How long is the commute from Elk Lick Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Elk Lick Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Elk Lick Township, PA take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

7.0% of workers walk to work.

14.9% work from home.

16.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 19.0 minutes (±2.4)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 14.9%
Households without a car: 16.2%

How people in Elk Lick Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Elk Lick Township	Somerset County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	66.1% (±8.9 points)	80.3%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	6.8% (±2.8 points)	7.7%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±2.6 points)	0.1%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	7.0% (±3.0 points)	2.4%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	5.1% (±2.6 points)	1.0%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	14.9% (±8.1 points)	8.5%	15.6%	15.1%

In Elk Lick Township, the average commute is lower than in Somerset County (24.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Elk Lick Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Somerset County, Elk Lick Township ranks 45 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2391 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Elk Lick Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Elk Lick Township	Somerset County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	16.2% (±4.0 points)	6.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	21.6% (±5.0 points)	31.8%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	37.9% (±7.1 points)	38.1%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	24.4% (±5.3 points)	23.7%	18.6%	21.9%

In Elk Lick Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Somerset County (6.3%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Elk Lick Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Elk Lick Township	Somerset County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	14.9% (±8.1 points)	8.5% (±1.0 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	79.5% (±4.5 points)	87.9% (±1.2 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	74.0% (±4.8 points)	82.0% (±1.2 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Elk Lick Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Somerset County (82.0%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Elk Lick Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elk Lick Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Elk Lick Township	—	19.0 minutes (±2.4)	—
Salisbury	3.0 mi	26.5 minutes (±6.6)	Higher
Summit Township (Somerset County)	5.5 mi	30.8 minutes (±5.0)	Higher
Grantsville	5.7 mi	20.3 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Meyersdale	6.0 mi	23.9 minutes (±2.4)	Higher
Garrett	7.0 mi	26.2 minutes (±4.5)	Higher
Black Township	7.9 mi	23.7 minutes (±3.8)	Higher
Addison Township	8.3 mi	35.4 minutes (±8.4)	Higher
Casselman	8.6 mi	26.8 minutes (±7.5)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Salisbury, PA (26.5 minutes), Summit Township (Somerset County), PA (30.8 minutes), Meyersdale, PA (23.9 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Somerset County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
39 (tie)	Hooversville	22.3 minutes (±1.9)
39 (tie)	Middlecreek Township (Somerset County)	22.3 minutes (±3.6)
41	Milford Township (Somerset County)	21.8 minutes (±3.2)
42	Boswell	20.4 minutes (±2.2)
43	Berlin	19.2 minutes (±3.1)
44	Windber	19.1 minutes (±3.4)
45	Elk Lick Township	19.0 minutes (±2.4)
46	Stoystown	17.8 minutes (±3.3)
47	Somerset	16.9 minutes (±2.5)
48	Paint	15.9 minutes (±3.2)

Showing 10 of 48 places in Somerset 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 Elk Lick Township

How long is the average commute in Elk Lick Township?

Workers who live in Elk Lick Township, PA take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Elk Lick Township without a car?

16.2% of households in Elk Lick Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Elk Lick Township?

14.9% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Elk Lick Township worked from home, and 74.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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