How long is the commute from Clay, PA?
Workers who live in Clay, PA take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
16.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Clay get to work
| Means of transportation | Clay | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±10.4 points) | 71.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±4.9 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.7 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.7% (±9.5 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Clay, the average commute is higher than in Lancaster County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clay, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lancaster County, Clay ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clay
| Vehicles available | Clay | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±19.2 points) | 29.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±14.3 points) | 40.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±14.4 points) | 21.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Clay, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lancaster County (8.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clay
| Clay | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.7% (±9.5 points) | 11.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±9.7 points) | 92.3% (±0.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±9.7 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clay, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lancaster County (88.1%).
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 Clay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | — | 28.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Brickerville | 2.6 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Schoeneck | 3.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ephrata | 4.1 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Rothsville | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Akron | 4.6 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Warwick Township (Lancaster County) | 4.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Cocalico Township | 5.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brickerville, PA (20.3 minutes), Elizabeth Township (Lancaster County), PA (21.6 minutes), Ephrata, PA (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bainbridge | 32.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Lampeter | 30.4 minutes (±10.6) |
| 3 | Willow Street | 29.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 4 | Clay | 28.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Penryn | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Conestoga | 28.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Schoeneck | 26.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 8 | Gap | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Bowmansville | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Salunga | 25.5 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Clay is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Clay Township (Lancaster County), whose figures include it.
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 Clay
How long is the average commute in Clay?
Workers who live in Clay, PA take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clay without a car?
0.0% of households in Clay have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clay?
16.7% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Clay worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clay CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Clay CDP, Pennsylvania (place:13952, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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