How long is the commute from Elizabeth, PA?
Workers who live in Elizabeth, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.8% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
15.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 15.3%
How people in Elizabeth get to work
| Means of transportation | Elizabeth | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.8% (±8.1 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±5.9 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±5.1 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±3.8 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth, 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, Elizabeth ranks 29 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 948 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elizabeth
| Vehicles available | Elizabeth | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.3% (±6.7 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±7.4 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.5% (±7.0 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±5.1 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Elizabeth, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elizabeth
| Elizabeth | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±3.8 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% (±6.0 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±6.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elizabeth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allegheny County (90.8%).
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 Elizabeth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | — | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| West Elizabeth | 0.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clairton | 1.7 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 2.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forward Township (Allegheny County) | 2.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson Hills | 3.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 3.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty (Allegheny County) | 3.7 mi | 34.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glassport | 3.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | North Versailles Township | 28.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 (tie) | South Park Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 24 (tie) | Upper St. Clair Township | 28.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 26 | Kennedy Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 27 | Moon Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 28 | White Oak | 28.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 (tie) | Elizabeth | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 (tie) | Pitcairn | 28.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 31 | South Fayette Township | 27.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 32 | Forest Hills | 27.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 33 (tie) | Pleasant Hills | 27.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 33 (tie) | Hampton Township | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 35 (tie) | McKeesport | 26.9 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Elizabeth
How long is the average commute in Elizabeth?
Workers who live in Elizabeth, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elizabeth without a car?
15.3% of households in Elizabeth have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elizabeth?
8.5% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Elizabeth worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth 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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