How long is the commute from Clairton, PA?
Workers who live in Clairton, PA take an average of 30.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
19.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.6 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 19.9%
How people in Clairton get to work
| Means of transportation | Clairton | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±7.8 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±4.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±3.2 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±6.6 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Clairton, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clairton, 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, Clairton ranks 10 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 576 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clairton
| Vehicles available | Clairton | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.9% (±6.9 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.2% (±6.6 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.5% (±4.9 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±3.9 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Clairton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Clairton
| Clairton | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±6.6 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.5% (±6.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.7% (±7.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clairton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clairton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clairton | — | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Lincoln | 1.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth | 1.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Elizabeth | 1.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glassport | 2.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty (Allegheny County) | 2.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Hills | 2.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Port Vue | 3.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Versailles | 3.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Versailles, PA (23.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | South Versailles Township | 31.7 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Port Vue | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | North Braddock | 31.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Plum | 31.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Duquesne | 30.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Forward Township (Allegheny County) | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Clairton | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Braddock | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) |
| 12 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Wilkinsburg | 29.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Etna | 29.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Homestead | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Clairton
How long is the average commute in Clairton?
Workers who live in Clairton, PA take an average of 30.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clairton without a car?
19.9% of households in Clairton have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clairton?
16.3% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Clairton worked from home, and 78.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clairton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clairton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clairton 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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