How long is the commute from South Hill, NY?
Workers who live in South Hill, NY take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
21.6% of workers walk to work.
15.6% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 15.6%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in South Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | South Hill | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.2% (±8.9 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±7.7 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 21.6% (±5.2 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.6% (±6.9 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In South Hill, the average commute is not measurably different from Tompkins County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tompkins County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tompkins County, South Hill ranks 4 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 373 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Hill
| Vehicles available | South Hill | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±8.7 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±8.0 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±13.5 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±11.9 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In South Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tompkins County (14.1%).
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 South Hill
| South Hill | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.6% (±6.9 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±8.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±7.4 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tompkins County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| East Ithaca | 2.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ithaca | 2.4 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Home | 3.1 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 4.0 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Northwest Ithaca | 4.0 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Ithaca | 4.3 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 5.5 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Danby | 5.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Cayuga Heights, NY (13.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Danby, NY (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tompkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Ithaca | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Forest Home | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | South Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | South Hill | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Northwest Ithaca | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Northeast Ithaca | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) |
South Hill 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 Ithaca, 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 South Hill
How long is the average commute in South Hill?
Workers who live in South Hill, NY take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Hill without a car?
14.7% of households in South Hill have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Hill?
15.6% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in South Hill worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hill 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 South Hill CDP, New York (place:69199, 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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