How long is the commute from Derry, PA?
Workers who live in Derry, PA take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Derry get to work
| Means of transportation | Derry | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±6.1 points) | 77.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.4 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±5.5 points) | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Derry, the average commute is lower than in Westmoreland County (26.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Derry, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Westmoreland County, Derry ranks 58 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1986 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Derry
| Vehicles available | Derry | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±3.7 points) | 6.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% (±6.0 points) | 34.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±6.2 points) | 39.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±5.4 points) | 20.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Derry, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (6.2%).
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 Derry
| Derry | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±5.5 points) | 13.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±4.1 points) | 92.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±4.7 points) | 88.5% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Derry, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Westmoreland County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Derry
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derry | — | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Derry Township (Westmoreland County) | 2.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Loyalhanna | 3.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Latrobe | 4.5 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Youngstown | 5.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lawson Heights | 5.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Vincent College | 6.2 mi | 10.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Ligonier | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Blairsville | 7.2 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Latrobe, PA (17.7 minutes), St. Vincent College, PA (10.8 minutes), Blairsville, PA (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 52 (tie) | Monessen | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 52 (tie) | North Belle Vernon | 23.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 54 | East Vandergrift | 23.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 55 | Unity Township | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 56 | South Greensburg | 23.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 57 | Hunker | 23.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 58 | Derry | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 59 | Ligonier | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 60 | Seward | 22.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 61 | Adamsburg | 20.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 62 | Salem Township (Westmoreland County) | 20.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 63 | Youngstown | 18.9 minutes (±6.7) |
| 64 | Latrobe | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Derry
How long is the average commute in Derry?
Workers who live in Derry, PA take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Derry without a car?
9.9% of households in Derry have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Derry?
10.8% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Derry worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derry borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derry borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Derry 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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