How long is the commute from Wanakah, NY?
Workers who live in Wanakah, NY take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Wanakah get to work
| Means of transportation | Wanakah | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±9.0 points) | 72.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 7.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±9.0 points) | 12.9% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Wanakah, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wanakah, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Wanakah ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 297 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wanakah
| Vehicles available | Wanakah | Erie County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±5.0 points) | 11.5% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±10.6 points) | 39.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±11.4 points) | 35.5% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±7.7 points) | 13.4% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Wanakah, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Erie County (11.5%).
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 Wanakah
| Wanakah | Erie County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±9.0 points) | 12.9% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.3 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.9% (±4.5 points) | 90.2% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wanakah, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Wanakah
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanakah | — | 23.4 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Village of Hamburg | 3.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Highland-on-the-Lake | 5.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Blasdell | 5.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Eden | 6.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lackawanna | 6.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Eden (community) | 6.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Boston | 7.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Evans | 8.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.7) | 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 Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town Line | 29.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Elma Center | 27.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Clarence Center | 27.4 minutes (±13.4) |
| 6 | Highland-on-the-Lake | 26.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Eden (community) | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Holland (community) | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Wanakah | 23.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | West Seneca (community) | 23.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Clarence (community) | 22.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 12 | North Boston | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Tonawanda Town | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 14 | Cheektowaga (community) | 20.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Eggertsville | 18.4 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Erie County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wanakah 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 Hamburg, 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 Wanakah
How long is the average commute in Wanakah?
Workers who live in Wanakah, NY take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wanakah without a car?
5.0% of households in Wanakah have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wanakah?
17.4% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Wanakah worked from home, and 94.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanakah CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanakah CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wanakah 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 Wanakah CDP, New York (place:78124, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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