How long is the commute from Thornwood, NY?
Workers who live in Thornwood, NY take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.2% of workers drive alone to work.
12.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 12.0%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Thornwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Thornwood | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.2% (±7.1 points) | 50.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.0% (±4.9 points) | 17.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±8.2 points) | 19.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Thornwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Westchester County (34.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thornwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Westchester County (17.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Westchester County, Thornwood ranks 18 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 168 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thornwood
| Vehicles available | Thornwood | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±4.1 points) | 14.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.1% (±6.2 points) | 37.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.5% (±9.2 points) | 33.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±7.9 points) | 14.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Thornwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Westchester County (14.3%).
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 Thornwood
| Thornwood | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±8.2 points) | 19.1% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±3.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±3.5 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thornwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Westchester County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thornwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornwood | — | 31.5 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Village of Pleasantville | 1.1 mi | 35.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne | 1.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Chappaqua | 2.7 mi | 48.4 minutes (±11.1) | Higher |
| Valhalla | 2.8 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Armonk | 3.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Briarcliff Manor | 3.9 mi | 37.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Town of New Castle | 4.4 mi | 45.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Town of Ossining | 4.8 mi | 36.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hawthorne, NY (25.4 minutes), Valhalla, NY (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chappaqua, NY (48.4 minutes), Village of Briarcliff Manor, NY (37.2 minutes), Town of New Castle, NY (45.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Bedford Hills | 34.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 12 (tie) | Katonah | 34.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 14 | Armonk | 34.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 15 | Eastchester (community) | 34.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 16 | Crompond | 33.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Shrub Oak | 32.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 18 | Thornwood | 31.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Montrose | 31.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | Shenorock | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 21 | Crugers | 28.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 22 | Fairview (Westchester County) | 28.7 minutes (±7.4) |
| 23 | Hawthorne | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Valhalla | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Thornwood 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 Mount Pleasant, 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 Thornwood
How long is the average commute in Thornwood?
Workers who live in Thornwood, NY take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thornwood without a car?
6.5% of households in Thornwood have no vehicle, and 12.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thornwood?
20.3% (±8.2 points) of workers who live in Thornwood worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornwood CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornwood CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornwood 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 Thornwood CDP, New York (place:73715, 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 last updated on .
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