How long is the commute from Rochester, NY?
Workers who live in Rochester, NY take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
23.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±0.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 23.4%
How people in Rochester get to work
| Means of transportation | Rochester | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.4% (±1.4 points) | 70.9% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Rochester, the average commute is lower than in Monroe County (19.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rochester, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Monroe County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Rochester ranks 16 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 899 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rochester
| Vehicles available | Rochester | Monroe County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.4% (±1.2 points) | 10.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.7% (±1.3 points) | 38.2% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.5% (±1.1 points) | 37.5% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.4% (±0.6 points) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Rochester, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monroe County (10.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rochester
| Rochester | Monroe County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±0.9 points) | 90.4% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rochester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Monroe County (90.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rochester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | — | 19.3 minutes (±0.5) | — |
| Irondequoit (community) | 3.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Irondequoit | 3.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gates (community) | 3.9 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brighton | 4.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Town of Brighton (Monroe County) | 4.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| North Gates | 4.5 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Gates | 5.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Greece (community) | 5.1 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brighton, NY (16.9 minutes), Town of Brighton (Monroe County), NY (16.9 minutes), Town of Gates, NY (17.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Town of Sweden | 20.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Town of Perinton | 20.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Town of Greece | 20.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 13 | Town of Penfield | 20.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Town of Irondequoit | 19.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 15 | Town of Ogden | 19.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Rochester | 19.3 minutes (±0.5) |
| 17 | Town of East Rochester | 19.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 18 | Town of Pittsford | 19.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Town of Henrietta | 17.6 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Town of Gates | 17.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 21 | Town of Brighton (Monroe County) | 16.9 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 12 of 21 places in Monroe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Rochester
How long is the average commute in Rochester?
Workers who live in Rochester, NY take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rochester without a car?
23.4% of households in Rochester have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rochester?
12.5% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Rochester worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rochester city, Monroe County, New York
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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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