How long is the commute from Carnegie, PA?
Workers who live in Carnegie, PA take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
11.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.2%
How people in Carnegie get to work
| Means of transportation | Carnegie | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±6.4 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.8 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±2.0 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±5.4 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Carnegie, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carnegie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Carnegie ranks 72 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1618 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carnegie
| Vehicles available | Carnegie | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% (±4.4 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.2% (±5.6 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±5.4 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.6% (±2.6 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Carnegie, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Carnegie
| Carnegie | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±5.4 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.0% (±4.4 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±5.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carnegie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allegheny County (90.8%).
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 Carnegie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie | — | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Glendale | 0.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rosslyn Farms | 1.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg | 1.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 1.5 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsbury Village | 1.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Green Tree | 1.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Thornburg | 1.8 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Crafton | 1.9 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Heidelberg, PA (22.0 minutes), Pennsbury Village, PA (21.7 minutes), Thornburg, PA (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 64 (tie) | Monroeville | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 (tie) | Leet Township | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 68 | McCandless Township | 25.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 69 | Harmar Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 70 (tie) | Sharpsburg | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 70 (tie) | Swissvale | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 72 (tie) | Carnegie | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 72 (tie) | Castle Shannon | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 74 | Sewickley Hills | 24.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 75 | Bell Acres | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 76 (tie) | Crescent Township | 24.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 76 (tie) | Indiana Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 76 (tie) | Reserve Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Carnegie
How long is the average commute in Carnegie?
Workers who live in Carnegie, PA take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carnegie without a car?
11.2% of households in Carnegie have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carnegie?
21.5% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Carnegie worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnegie borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnegie borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carnegie 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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