How long is the commute from Bradford, PA?
Workers who live in Bradford, PA take an average of 14.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
4.1% work from home.
18.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Households without a car
- 18.6%
How people in Bradford get to work
| Means of transportation | Bradford | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±5.9 points) | 78.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±2.1 points) | 1.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±2.5 points) | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±3.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Bradford, the average commute is lower than in McKean County (20.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bradford, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in McKean County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In McKean County, Bradford ranks 21 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2534 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bradford
| Vehicles available | Bradford | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.6% (±4.6 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±6.1 points) | 37.4% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.8% (±4.7 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.0% (±3.4 points) | 16.9% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Bradford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in McKean County (8.7%).
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 Bradford
| Bradford | McKean County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.3% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.6 points) | 92.6% (±1.1 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±3.4 points) | 87.9% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bradford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from McKean County (87.9%).
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 Bradford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | — | 14.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Foster Township (McKean County) | 1.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford Township (McKean County) | 3.9 mi | 13.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lewis Run | 6.5 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Carrollton | 6.6 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Otto Township | 8.2 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Town of Allegany | 11 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Lafayette Township | 11 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Allegany Reservation | 11 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Carrollton, NY (25.6 minutes), Otto Township, PA (31.1 minutes), Town of Allegany, NY (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across McKean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Ceres Township | 22.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Keating Township (McKean County) | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Wetmore Township | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 | Foster Township (McKean County) | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 19 | Lewis Run | 17.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 20 | Smethport | 15.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 21 | Bradford | 14.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 22 | Bradford Township (McKean County) | 13.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 22 places in McKean 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 Bradford
How long is the average commute in Bradford?
Workers who live in Bradford, PA take an average of 14.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bradford without a car?
18.6% of households in Bradford have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bradford?
4.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Bradford worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bradford 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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