How long is the commute from White Plains, NY?
Workers who live in White Plains, NY take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.4% of workers drive alone to work.
12.5% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
22.1% work from home.
17.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 12.5%
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Households without a car
- 17.1%
How people in White Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.4% (±2.4 points) | 50.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±1.3 points) | 7.1% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.5% (±1.6 points) | 17.3% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±1.4 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.1% (±2.6 points) | 19.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In White Plains, the average commute is lower than in Westchester County (34.6 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 White Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Westchester County (17.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Westchester County, White Plains ranks 25 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 394 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in White Plains
| Vehicles available | White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% (±2.1 points) | 14.3% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±2.7 points) | 37.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% (±2.6 points) | 33.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±1.9 points) | 14.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In White Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Westchester County (14.3%).
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 White Plains
| White Plains | Westchester County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.1% (±2.6 points) | 19.1% (±0.5 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±1.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±1.2 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In White Plains, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Westchester County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near White Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains | — | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Town of Harrison | 1.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Harrison | 1.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | 42.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Village of Scarsdale | 2.5 mi | 42.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Fairview (Westchester County) | 2.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hartsdale | 2.8 mi | 37.1 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Village of Rye Brook | 3.4 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Rye | 3.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Scarsdale, NY (42.5 minutes), Village of Scarsdale, NY (42.5 minutes), Hartsdale, NY (37.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Town of Greenburgh | 34.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 20 | Town of Mount Kisco | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | New Rochelle | 32.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 22 | Town of Mount Pleasant | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 | Town of Harrison | 29.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Town of Rye | 28.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 25 | White Plains | 27.4 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 25 places in Westchester 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 White Plains
How long is the average commute in White Plains?
Workers who live in White Plains, NY take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in White Plains without a car?
17.1% of households in White Plains have no vehicle, and 12.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in White Plains?
22.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in White Plains worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — White Plains city, Westchester 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 White Plains city, Westchester County, New York (county subdivision:81677, in state:36 county:119).
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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