How long is the commute from Dormont, PA?
Workers who live in Dormont, PA take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.4% of workers drive alone to work.
10.3% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
10.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 10.3%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.0%
How people in Dormont get to work
| Means of transportation | Dormont | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.4% (±4.4 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±2.4 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.3% (±3.0 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±4.0 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Dormont, 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 Dormont, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Dormont ranks 47 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1356 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dormont
| Vehicles available | Dormont | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% (±2.9 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.9% (±4.8 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% (±4.4 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.5% (±2.0 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Dormont, 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 Dormont
| Dormont | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±4.0 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.7 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±2.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dormont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dormont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dormont | — | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Mount Lebanon Township | 1.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township | 1.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Green Tree | 1.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Castle Shannon | 2.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 2.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Carnegie | 2.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Heidelberg | 2.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Glendale | 2.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Green Tree, PA (22.1 minutes), Scott Township (Allegheny County), PA (23.1 minutes), Heidelberg, PA (22.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39 (tie) | Rosslyn Farms | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 42 | North Fayette Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 43 (tie) | Baldwin | 26.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Brackenridge | 26.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 43 (tie) | Baldwin Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 46 | West Mifflin | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 47 (tie) | Dormont | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 47 (tie) | Marshall Township | 25.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 47 (tie) | Pine Township (Allegheny County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 50 (tie) | Edgewood | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 (tie) | Glassport | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Oakmont | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 (tie) | West Homestead | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
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 Dormont
How long is the average commute in Dormont?
Workers who live in Dormont, PA take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dormont without a car?
10.0% of households in Dormont have no vehicle, and 10.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dormont?
26.3% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Dormont worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dormont 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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