How long is the commute from Schenectady, NY?
Workers who live in Schenectady, NY take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
21.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 21.0%
How people in Schenectady get to work
| Means of transportation | Schenectady | Schenectady County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±2.4 points) | 71.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.0 points) | 7.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±1.4 points) | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±1.4 points) | 14.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Schenectady, the average commute is not measurably different from Schenectady County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Schenectady, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Schenectady County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Schenectady County, Schenectady ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 749 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Schenectady
| Vehicles available | Schenectady | Schenectady County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.0% (±2.2 points) | 12.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±2.3 points) | 38.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.6% (±2.6 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.0% (±1.4 points) | 13.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Schenectady, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Schenectady County (12.4%).
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 Schenectady
| Schenectady | Schenectady County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±1.4 points) | 14.3% (±1.0 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±1.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±1.9 points) | 89.6% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Schenectady, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Schenectady County (89.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Schenectady
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady | — | 22.0 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Niskayuna (community) | 2.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rotterdam (community) | 2.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Scotia | 2.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Niskayuna | 2.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Glenville | 4.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Town of Rotterdam | 4.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Clifton Park | 6.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Town of Glenville | 6.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Glenville, NY (25.3 minutes), Town of Clifton Park, NY (26.1 minutes), Town of Glenville, NY (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Schenectady County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Princetown | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Town of Duanesburg | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Town of Glenville | 24.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Town of Rotterdam | 22.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 5 | Schenectady | 22.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 | Town of Niskayuna | 20.7 minutes (±1.2) |
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 Schenectady
How long is the average commute in Schenectady?
Workers who live in Schenectady, NY take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Schenectady without a car?
21.0% of households in Schenectady have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Schenectady?
10.9% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Schenectady worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady city, Schenectady County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady city, Schenectady County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schenectady city, Schenectady County, 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 Schenectady city, Schenectady County, New York (county subdivision:65508, in state:36 county:093).
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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