How long is the commute from the Town of Danby, NY?
Workers who live in the Town of Danby, NY take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
19.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in the Town of Danby get to work
| Means of transportation | Town of Danby | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±7.8 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.0 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.1% (±7.1 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In the Town of Danby, 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 the Town of Danby, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Tompkins County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tompkins County, the Town of Danby ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 750 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in the Town of Danby
| Vehicles available | Town of Danby | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.6% (±7.3 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.7% (±10.3 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±9.9 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In the Town of Danby, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Tompkins County (14.1%).
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 the Town of Danby
| Town of Danby | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.1% (±7.1 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% (±4.4 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±5.0 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In the Town of Danby, 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 the Town of Danby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Danby | — | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| South Hill | 5.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| East Ithaca | 6.5 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ithaca | 6.7 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Town of Newfield | 7.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Caroline | 7.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Spencer | 7.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Ithaca | 7.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Spencer | 8.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Hill, NY (17.8 minutes), Town of Ithaca, NY (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Spencer, NY (28.7 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 | Town of Enfield | 30.9 minutes (±11.6) |
| 2 | Town of Ulysses | 25.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 3 | Town of Newfield | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Town of Danby | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Caroline | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Groton | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Town of Lansing | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Town of Dryden | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Ithaca | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Town of Ithaca | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Danby include them.
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 Town of Danby
How long is the average commute in the Town of Danby?
Workers who live in the Town of Danby, NY take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in the Town of Danby without a car?
0.0% of households in the Town of Danby have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in the Town of Danby?
19.1% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in the Town of Danby worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danby town, Tompkins County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danby town, Tompkins County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danby town, Tompkins County, 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 Danby town, Tompkins County, New York (county subdivision:19620, in state:36 county:109).
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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