How long is the commute from the Village of Lake Placid, NY?
Workers who live in the Village of Lake Placid, NY take an average of 17.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
11.5% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
19.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.7 minutes (±8.0)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 19.3%
How people in the Village of Lake Placid get to work
| Means of transportation | Village of Lake Placid | Essex County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.6% (±9.4 points) | 70.3% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±5.8 points) | 10.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±6.7 points) | 0.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.5% (±8.7 points) | 4.0% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±7.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In the Village of Lake Placid, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In the Village of Lake Placid, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 478 of 529.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in the Village of Lake Placid
| Vehicles available | Village of Lake Placid | Essex County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.3% (±7.9 points) | 7.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 57.1% (±10.7 points) | 36.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.2% (±7.2 points) | 38.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 18.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In the Village of Lake Placid, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Essex County (7.4%).
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 the Village of Lake Placid
| Village of Lake Placid | Essex County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±7.6 points) | 13.2% (±2.0 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±4.7 points) | 94.4% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±5.3 points) | 91.9% (±1.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In the Village of Lake Placid, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Essex County (91.9%).
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 Village of Lake Placid
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Lake Placid | — | 17.7 minutes (±8.0) | — |
| Town of North Elba | 6.1 mi | 14.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of St. Armand | 6.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Wilmington | 7.7 mi | 34.1 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Village of Saranac Lake | 7.7 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Harrietstown | 12 mi | 14.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Keene | 12 mi | 33.4 minutes (±17.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Jay | 16 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Town of Franklin (Franklin County) | 17 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Wilmington, NY (34.1 minutes), Town of Jay, NY (28.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Village of Lake Placid
How long is the average commute in the Village of Lake Placid?
Workers who live in the Village of Lake Placid, NY take an average of 17.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in the Village of Lake Placid without a car?
19.3% of households in the Village of Lake Placid have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in the Village of Lake Placid?
21.3% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in the Village of Lake Placid worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid village, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid village, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Placid village, 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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