How long is the commute from Ambridge, PA?
Workers who live in Ambridge, PA take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.0% of workers drive alone to work.
4.4% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
22.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 4.4%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 22.4%
How people in Ambridge get to work
| Means of transportation | Ambridge | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.0% (±7.3 points) | 74.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.2% (±5.9 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±3.7 points) | 13.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Ambridge, the average commute is not measurably different from Beaver County (25.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ambridge, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Beaver County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Beaver County, Ambridge ranks 42 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1984 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ambridge
| Vehicles available | Ambridge | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.4% (±5.8 points) | 7.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±6.4 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±6.5 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.5% (±3.9 points) | 20.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Ambridge, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Beaver County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ambridge
| Ambridge | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±3.7 points) | 13.5% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±4.2 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±4.9 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ambridge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beaver County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ambridge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambridge | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Ambridge Heights | 0.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Heights | 1.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 1.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Leet Township | 1.7 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Leetsdale | 2.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Aliquippa | 2.2 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hopewell Township (Beaver County) | 2.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Township | 2.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) | 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 Beaver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 (tie) | North Sewickley Township | 23.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 37 | Beaver | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 38 | Center Township (Beaver County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 39 | Aliquippa | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 40 | Midland | 23.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 41 | Koppel | 22.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 42 (tie) | Ambridge | 22.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 (tie) | Patterson Heights | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 44 | Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 45 (tie) | Pulaski Township (Beaver County) | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 45 (tie) | White Township (Beaver County) | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 47 | Darlington | 21.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 48 | Beaver Falls | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Beaver 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 Ambridge
How long is the average commute in Ambridge?
Workers who live in Ambridge, PA take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ambridge without a car?
22.4% of households in Ambridge have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ambridge?
11.8% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Ambridge worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambridge borough, Pennsylvania
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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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