How long is the commute from Austin, PA?
Workers who live in Austin, PA take an average of 37.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
16.6% work from home.
14.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.0 minutes (±11.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Households without a car
- 14.0%
How people in Austin get to work
| Means of transportation | Austin | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±8.7 points) | 74.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±3.7 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±13.9 points) | 0.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.6% (±8.6 points) | 10.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Austin, the average commute is higher than in Potter County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Austin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Potter County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Potter County, Austin ranks 5 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 149 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Austin
| Vehicles available | Austin | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.0% (±7.5 points) | 6.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±7.2 points) | 32.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±8.1 points) | 41.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.9% (±5.2 points) | 20.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Austin, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Potter County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Austin
| Austin | Potter County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.6% (±8.6 points) | 10.7% (±1.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±3.7 points) | 91.2% (±1.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±5.5 points) | 85.8% (±1.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Austin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Potter County (85.8%).
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 Austin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | — | 37.0 minutes (±11.4) | — |
| Portage Township (Potter County) | 3.2 mi | 37.2 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sylvania Township | 4.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Keating Township (Potter County) | 4.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Homer Township | 5.4 mi | 37.0 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Portage Township (Cameron County) | 7.1 mi | 10.7 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Eulalia Township | 8.4 mi | 19.0 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Roulette Township | 9.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Wharton Township (Potter County) | 10.0 mi | 31.2 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Keating Township (Potter County), PA (22.9 minutes), Portage Township (Cameron County), PA (10.7 minutes), Eulalia Township, PA (19.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Potter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stewardson Township | 50.3 minutes (±22.2) |
| 2 | Hector Township | 40.8 minutes (±10.6) |
| 3 | Galeton | 38.4 minutes (±16.2) |
| 4 | Portage Township (Potter County) | 37.2 minutes (±12.2) |
| 5 (tie) | Austin | 37.0 minutes (±11.4) |
| 5 (tie) | Homer Township | 37.0 minutes (±10.9) |
| 7 | Abbott Township | 35.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 8 | Oswayo | 34.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 9 | Ulysses | 31.9 minutes (±15.5) |
| 10 | Wharton Township (Potter County) | 31.2 minutes (±11.2) |
| 11 | Oswayo Township | 30.1 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Potter 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 Austin
How long is the average commute in Austin?
Workers who live in Austin, PA take an average of 37.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Austin without a car?
14.0% of households in Austin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Austin?
16.6% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Austin worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Austin 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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