How long is the commute from Homestead, PA?
Workers who live in Homestead, PA take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.7% of workers drive alone to work.
15.6% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
23.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 15.6%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 23.7%
How people in Homestead get to work
| Means of transportation | Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.7% (±10.4 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 15.6% (±7.3 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±6.0 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Homestead, the average commute is higher than in Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Homestead, 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, Homestead ranks 16 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 717 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Homestead
| Vehicles available | Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.7% (±7.6 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 59.0% (±8.8 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 15.8% (±6.0 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Homestead, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Homestead
| Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±6.0 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.1% (±8.0 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.2% (±7.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Homestead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Homestead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead | — | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| West Homestead | 0.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Munhall | 1.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Whitaker | 1.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Rankin | 1.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Swissvale | 1.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Edgewood | 2.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 2.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 2.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Munhall, PA (23.9 minutes), Whitaker, PA (25.2 minutes), Swissvale, PA (24.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Clairton | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Braddock | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) |
| 12 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Wilkinsburg | 29.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Etna | 29.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Homestead | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 16 (tie) | Turtle Creek | 29.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Rankin | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) |
| 18 (tie) | West Deer Township | 29.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 20 | Richland Township (Allegheny County) | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 | Whitehall | 29.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Wilkins Township | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Homestead
How long is the average commute in Homestead?
Workers who live in Homestead, PA take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Homestead without a car?
23.7% of households in Homestead have no vehicle, and 15.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Homestead?
16.4% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Homestead worked from home, and 81.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homestead 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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