How long is the commute from Westmere, NY?
Workers who live in Westmere, NY take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
13.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 13.7%
How people in Westmere get to work
| Means of transportation | Westmere | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.8% (±5.6 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 8.2% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 4.2% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.3% (±3.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 15.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Westmere, the average commute is lower than in Albany County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westmere, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Albany County (4.2%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Albany County, Westmere ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 371 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westmere
| Vehicles available | Westmere | Albany County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% (±5.7 points) | 12.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.9% (±6.9 points) | 38.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±6.3 points) | 35.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±5.0 points) | 13.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Westmere, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Albany County (12.6%).
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 Westmere
| Westmere | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±3.5 points) | 15.2% (±0.8 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±4.1 points) | 90.5% (±0.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westmere, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Albany County (90.5%).
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 Westmere
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmere | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Village of Colonie | 3.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Voorheesville | 3.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Roessleville | 4.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Albany | 4.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Town of Colonie | 5.7 mi | 20.0 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Loudonville | 5.8 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Siena College | 6.6 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Town of New Scotland | 6.7 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Siena College, NY (11.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Voorheesville, NY (22.2 minutes), Albany, NY (20.0 minutes), Town of Colonie, NY (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loudonville | 21.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | Latham | 20.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Roessleville | 19.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Westmere | 18.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Siena College | 11.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Westmere 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 Guilderland, 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 Westmere
How long is the average commute in Westmere?
Workers who live in Westmere, NY take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westmere without a car?
13.7% of households in Westmere have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westmere?
10.3% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Westmere worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmere CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmere CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmere 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 Westmere CDP, New York (place:80423, 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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