How long is the commute from Berlin, PA?
Workers who live in Berlin, PA take an average of 19.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Berlin get to work
| Means of transportation | Berlin | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±4.8 points) | 80.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±3.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Berlin, the average commute is lower than in Somerset County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Berlin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Berlin ranks 43 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2370 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Berlin
| Vehicles available | Berlin | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.4 points) | 6.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% (±8.5 points) | 31.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±7.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.5% (±5.3 points) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Berlin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (6.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Berlin
| Berlin | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±3.1 points) | 87.9% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±4.2 points) | 82.0% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Berlin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Somerset County (82.0%).
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 Berlin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin | — | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Brothersvalley Township | 1.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton Township (Somerset County) | 6.7 mi | 36.6 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Shanksville | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett | 7.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Stonycreek Township (Somerset County) | 7.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | 7.8 mi | 23.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township (Somerset County) | 8.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Meyersdale | 8.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Northampton Township (Somerset County), PA (36.6 minutes), Garrett, PA (26.2 minutes), Stonycreek Township (Somerset County), PA (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Shanksville | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 37 (tie) | Somerset Township (Somerset County) | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 39 (tie) | Hooversville | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Middlecreek Township (Somerset County) | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 41 | Milford Township (Somerset County) | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 | Boswell | 20.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 43 | Berlin | 19.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Windber | 19.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 45 | Elk Lick Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 46 | Stoystown | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 47 | Somerset | 16.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 48 | Paint | 15.9 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 12 of 48 places in Somerset 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 Berlin
How long is the average commute in Berlin?
Workers who live in Berlin, PA take an average of 19.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Berlin without a car?
3.7% of households in Berlin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Berlin?
5.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Berlin worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berlin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berlin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berlin 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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