How long is the commute from Spackenkill, NY?
Workers who live in Spackenkill, NY take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±6.7)
- Public transportation
- 7.0%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Spackenkill get to work
| Means of transportation | Spackenkill | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±8.1 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.9 points) | 6.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.0% (±5.1 points) | 3.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±4.4 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Spackenkill, the average commute is not measurably different from Dutchess County (31.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spackenkill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dutchess County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dutchess County, Spackenkill ranks 10 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 193 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spackenkill
| Vehicles available | Spackenkill | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.2% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±10.2 points) | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±8.1 points) | 36.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±8.3 points) | 20.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Spackenkill, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dutchess County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Spackenkill
| Spackenkill | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±4.4 points) | 15.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±1.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Spackenkill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dutchess County (93.5%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spackenkill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spackenkill | — | 30.2 minutes (±6.7) | — |
| Crown Heights | 1.2 mi | 41.3 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Red Oaks Mill | 2.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vassar College | 2.5 mi | 11.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Poughkeepsie | 2.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington | 3.0 mi | 35.9 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Milton (community, Ulster County) | 3.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Wappingers Falls | 3.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Marlborough | 4.1 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vassar College, NY (11.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Crown Heights, NY (41.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Hopewell Junction | 36.2 minutes (±9.8) |
| 5 | Arlington | 35.9 minutes (±11.6) |
| 6 | Brinckerhoff | 35.3 minutes (±7.0) |
| 7 | Wingdale | 34.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 8 (tie) | Chelsea Cove | 30.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Hyde Park (community) | 30.3 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Spackenkill | 30.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 11 | Red Oaks Mill | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 | Myers Corner | 28.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Pleasant Valley (community) | 28.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Pine Plains (community) | 27.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Haviland | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Fairview (Dutchess County) | 23.0 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Spackenkill 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Spackenkill
How long is the average commute in Spackenkill?
Workers who live in Spackenkill, NY take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spackenkill without a car?
2.0% of households in Spackenkill have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spackenkill?
9.8% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Spackenkill worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spackenkill CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spackenkill CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spackenkill 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 Spackenkill CDP, New York (place:70035, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 last updated on .
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