How long is the commute from Tonawanda, NY?
Workers who live in Tonawanda, NY take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Tonawanda get to work
| Means of transportation | Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±7.3 points) | 72.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±5.8 points) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Tonawanda, the average commute is not measurably different from Erie County (21.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tonawanda, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Erie County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Tonawanda ranks 20 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 712 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tonawanda
| Vehicles available | Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 11.5% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±4.8 points) | 39.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±4.3 points) | 35.5% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.8% (±3.6 points) | 13.4% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Tonawanda, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Erie County (11.5%).
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 Tonawanda
| Tonawanda | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±5.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% (±2.6 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.4 points) | 90.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tonawanda, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Erie County (90.2%).
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 Tonawanda
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonawanda | — | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Tonawanda Town | 1.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Tonawanda | 2.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Tonawanda | 2.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Village of Kenmore | 3.3 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Grandyle Village | 3.9 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Town of Grand Island | 4.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| University at Buffalo | 4.9 mi | 14.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Eggertsville | 5.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Tonawanda, NY (20.4 minutes), Village of Kenmore, NY (18.5 minutes), Grandyle Village, NY (16.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Town of Collins | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Aurora | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Town of Boston | 23.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Clarence | 23.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of Hamburg | 23.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Town of West Seneca | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 20 | Tonawanda | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 21 | Town of Elma | 22.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 22 | Town of Orchard Park | 21.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 23 | Town of Tonawanda | 20.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Cheektowaga | 20.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 (tie) | Town of Lancaster | 20.4 minutes (±0.6) |
| 26 (tie) | Lackawanna | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Erie 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 Tonawanda
How long is the average commute in Tonawanda?
Workers who live in Tonawanda, NY take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tonawanda without a car?
12.1% of households in Tonawanda have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tonawanda?
16.4% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Tonawanda worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tonawanda city, Erie County, New York
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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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