How long is the commute from Beaver Falls, PA?
Workers who live in Beaver Falls, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.4% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
10.9% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
16.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.7%
How people in Beaver Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Beaver Falls | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.4% (±5.8 points) | 74.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.3% (±4.9 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±2.7 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.9% (±3.6 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.0 points) | 13.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Beaver Falls, the average commute is lower than in 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 Beaver Falls, 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, Beaver Falls ranks 48 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2199 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Beaver Falls
| Vehicles available | Beaver Falls | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% (±3.8 points) | 7.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±6.4 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.9% (±5.3 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.1% (±4.0 points) | 20.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Beaver Falls, 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 Beaver Falls
| Beaver Falls | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.0 points) | 13.5% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.0 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±4.2 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Beaver Falls, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Beaver Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Falls | — | 20.9 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Eastvale | 0.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| White Township (Beaver County) | 0.9 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Patterson Township | 1.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Patterson Heights | 1.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Mayfield | 1.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| New Brighton | 1.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pulaski Township (Beaver County) | 2.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fallston | 2.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Mayfield, PA (25.6 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 49 | New Galilee | 20.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 50 | Bridgewater | 19.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 51 | Homewood | 18.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 52 | Rochester | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 53 | Hookstown | 17.7 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 12 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 Beaver Falls
How long is the average commute in Beaver Falls?
Workers who live in Beaver Falls, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Beaver Falls without a car?
16.7% of households in Beaver Falls have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Beaver Falls?
7.2% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Beaver Falls worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Falls city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Falls city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Beaver Falls city, 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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