How long is the commute from Boswell, PA?
Workers who live in Boswell, PA take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Boswell get to work
| Means of transportation | Boswell | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±12.1 points) | 80.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±12.6 points) | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Boswell, 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 Boswell, 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, Boswell ranks 42 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2247 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boswell
| Vehicles available | Boswell | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±4.2 points) | 6.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±9.6 points) | 31.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±7.7 points) | 38.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±7.0 points) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Boswell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (6.3%).
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 Boswell
| Boswell | Somerset County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±3.6 points) | 8.5% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±4.8 points) | 87.9% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.1 points) | 82.0% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Boswell, 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 Boswell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell | — | 20.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Jennerstown | 1.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Jenner Township | 2.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Quemahoning Township | 4.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Stoystown | 5.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Benson | 5.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±11.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hooversville | 6.1 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Conemaugh Township (Somerset County) | 6.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lincoln Township (Somerset County) | 6.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jennerstown, PA (25.5 minutes), Jenner Township, PA (31.8 minutes), Quemahoning Township, PA (23.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Allegheny Township (Somerset County) | 23.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 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 13 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 Boswell
How long is the average commute in Boswell?
Workers who live in Boswell, PA take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boswell without a car?
8.0% of households in Boswell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boswell?
7.2% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Boswell worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boswell 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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