How long is the commute from Avalon, PA?
Workers who live in Avalon, PA take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.0% of workers drive alone to work.
6.5% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
23.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 6.5%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 23.1%
How people in Avalon get to work
| Means of transportation | Avalon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.0% (±8.2 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.5% (±5.2 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±4.9 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±5.6 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Avalon, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avalon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Avalon ranks 89 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1843 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avalon
| Vehicles available | Avalon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.1% (±7.1 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.1% (±6.9 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.7% (±4.5 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.1% (±3.4 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Avalon, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Avalon
| Avalon | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±5.6 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% (±7.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±8.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avalon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avalon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon | — | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Ben Avon | 0.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon Heights | 0.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 0.9 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stowe Township | 1.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Emsworth | 1.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West View | 2.2 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| McKees Rocks | 2.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kilbuck Township | 2.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West View, PA (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 83 (tie) | Mount Oliver | 23.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 83 (tie) | Versailles | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 85 (tie) | Aspinwall | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 85 (tie) | East McKeesport | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 85 (tie) | Collier Township | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 88 | Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 89 (tie) | Avalon | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 89 (tie) | East Pittsburgh | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 89 (tie) | Sewickley Heights | 23.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 89 (tie) | Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 89 (tie) | Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 94 (tie) | Dravosburg | 23.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 94 (tie) | Tarentum | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Avalon
How long is the average commute in Avalon?
Workers who live in Avalon, PA take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avalon without a car?
23.1% of households in Avalon have no vehicle, and 6.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avalon?
21.3% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Avalon worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon 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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Figures last updated on .
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