How long is the commute from Syracuse, NY?
Workers who live in Syracuse, NY take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.3% take public transportation.
9.3% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
25.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 6.3%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 25.7%
How people in Syracuse get to work
| Means of transportation | Syracuse | Onondaga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.5% (±1.8 points) | 71.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.2 points) | 7.6% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.1% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% (±1.2 points) | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Syracuse, the average commute is lower than in Onondaga County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Syracuse, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Onondaga County (2.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Onondaga County, Syracuse ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 944 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Syracuse
| Vehicles available | Syracuse | Onondaga County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 25.7% (±1.5 points) | 12.0% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±1.6 points) | 38.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.2% (±1.3 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.7% (±0.6 points) | 13.2% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Syracuse, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Onondaga County (12.0%).
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 Syracuse
| Syracuse | Onondaga County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±1.0 points) | 13.1% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±0.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.6% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Syracuse, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Onondaga County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Syracuse
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | — | 18.0 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Lyncourt | 3.0 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| De Witt (community) | 3.0 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Solvay | 3.6 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of De Witt | 3.7 mi | 17.6 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Westvale | 3.7 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Galeville | 3.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mattydale | 4.0 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of East Syracuse | 4.0 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Onondaga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Town of Manlius | 21.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 14 | Town of Pompey | 21.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Town of Onondaga | 20.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Town of Cicero | 19.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Town of Geddes | 18.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Onondaga Nation Reservation | 18.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Syracuse | 18.0 minutes (±0.7) |
| 20 | Town of Salina | 17.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 | Town of De Witt | 17.6 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Onondaga 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 Syracuse
How long is the average commute in Syracuse?
Workers who live in Syracuse, NY take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Syracuse without a car?
25.7% of households in Syracuse have no vehicle, and 6.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Syracuse?
12.0% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Syracuse worked from home, and 88.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Onondaga County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Onondaga County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Syracuse city, Onondaga 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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