How long is the commute from Canton, PA?
Workers who live in Canton, PA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
8.6% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
16.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.0%
How people in Canton get to work
| Means of transportation | Canton | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.5% (±7.9 points) | 79.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.0 points) | 8.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±1.0 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.6% (±3.7 points) | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.0% (±4.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Canton, the average commute is not measurably different from Bradford County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bradford County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bradford County, Canton ranks 43 of 51 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2193 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canton
| Vehicles available | Canton | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.0% (±5.9 points) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.5% (±8.5 points) | 32.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.9% (±6.4 points) | 37.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±5.3 points) | 22.9% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Canton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bradford County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Canton
| Canton | Bradford County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±4.0 points) | 7.0% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±4.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.1% (±7.0 points) | 85.4% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Canton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bradford County (85.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Canton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | — | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Canton Township (Bradford County) | 1.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Alba | 3.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Armenia Township | 5.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ward Township | 5.6 mi | 42.7 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Union Township (Tioga County) | 6.2 mi | 29.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Leroy Township | 6.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| McNett Township | 7.6 mi | 39.6 minutes (±13.6) | Higher |
| Troy Township (Bradford County) | 8.0 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alba, PA (29.5 minutes), Ward Township, PA (42.7 minutes), Union Township (Tioga County), PA (29.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bradford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Standing Stone Township | 22.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 38 (tie) | New Albany | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 38 (tie) | Rome | 22.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 40 | Wilmot Township | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 41 | Athens Township (Bradford County) | 21.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 42 | North Towanda Township | 21.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 43 | Canton | 21.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 44 | Wyalusing | 20.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 45 | LeRaysville | 19.9 minutes (±12.1) |
| 46 | Towanda | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 47 | Athens | 19.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 48 | Wysox Township | 18.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 49 | Sayre | 18.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Bradford 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 Canton
How long is the average commute in Canton?
Workers who live in Canton, PA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canton without a car?
16.0% of households in Canton have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canton?
5.2% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Canton worked from home, and 77.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton 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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