How long is the commute from Ransomville, NY?
Workers who live in Ransomville, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Ransomville get to work
| Means of transportation | Ransomville | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±10.4 points) | 77.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.9% (±11.2 points) | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 0.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±4.6 points) | 2.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Ransomville, the average commute is higher than in Niagara County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ransomville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Niagara County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Niagara County, Ransomville ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ransomville
| Vehicles available | Ransomville | Niagara County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±12.1 points) | 9.9% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±8.7 points) | 37.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.8% (±13.2 points) | 37.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±14.5 points) | 16.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Ransomville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Niagara County (9.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ransomville
| Ransomville | Niagara County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 10.6% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±5.8 points) | 93.4% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±4.3 points) | 89.8% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ransomville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Niagara County (89.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ransomville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ransomville | — | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Town of Lewiston | 4.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Town of Wilson | 5.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tuscarora Nation Reservation | 5.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Town of Cambria | 6.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Youngstown | 6.5 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Wilson | 6.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sanborn | 6.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Village of Lewiston | 8.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Lewiston, NY (20.8 minutes), Tuscarora Nation Reservation, NY (17.3 minutes), Sanborn, NY (17.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Niagara County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gasport | 34.8 minutes (±10.7) |
| 2 | Ransomville | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 3 | Rapids | 24.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | Newfane (community) | 23.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | South Lockport | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Sanborn | 17.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Niagara University | 14.1 minutes (±4.9) |
Ransomville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Porter, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ransomville
How long is the average commute in Ransomville?
Workers who live in Ransomville, NY take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ransomville without a car?
9.6% of households in Ransomville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ransomville?
3.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Ransomville worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransomville CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransomville CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransomville CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ransomville CDP, New York (place:60598, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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