How long is the commute from Economy, PA?
Workers who live in Economy, PA take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Economy get to work
| Means of transportation | Economy | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±4.4 points) | 74.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±3.8 points) | 13.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Economy, the average commute is higher than in Beaver County (25.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Economy, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Beaver County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Beaver County, Economy ranks 10 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 774 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Economy
| Vehicles available | Economy | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±2.0 points) | 7.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% (±3.3 points) | 35.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.9% (±5.4 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.4% (±4.8 points) | 20.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Economy, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Beaver County (7.5%).
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 Economy
| Economy | Beaver County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±3.8 points) | 13.5% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.1 points) | 93.0% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.2 points) | 89.0% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Economy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Beaver County (89.0%).
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 Economy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | — | 29.2 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Baden | 1.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Harmony Township (Beaver County) | 2.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Conway | 3.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Bell Acres | 3.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Ambridge Heights | 3.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Marshall Township | 4.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Run | 4.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Aliquippa | 4.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baden, PA (24.2 minutes), Harmony Township (Beaver County), PA (22.3 minutes), Conway, PA (24.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beaver County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Monaca | 31.5 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Freedom | 31.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 6 | South Heights | 30.0 minutes (±7.9) |
| 7 | Frankfort Springs | 29.7 minutes (±11.7) |
| 8 | Big Beaver | 29.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | South Beaver Township | 29.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Economy | 29.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Fallston | 28.6 minutes (±7.8) |
| 12 | Daugherty Township | 28.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 | Industry | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Independence Township (Beaver County) | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Rochester Township | 27.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Glasgow | 27.1 minutes (±8.6) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Beaver 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 Economy
How long is the average commute in Economy?
Workers who live in Economy, PA take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Economy without a car?
4.5% of households in Economy have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Economy?
18.6% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Economy worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Economy borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Economy borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Economy 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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