How long is the commute from Howard, PA?
Workers who live in Howard, PA take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Howard get to work
| Means of transportation | Howard | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.1% (±6.3 points) | 63.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±5.6 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.9 points) | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±1.1 points) | 9.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.6 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Howard, the average commute is higher than in Centre County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Howard, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Centre County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Centre County, Howard ranks 22 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1795 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Howard
| Vehicles available | Howard | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±6.1 points) | 11.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±8.9 points) | 35.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±9.7 points) | 34.9% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±8.2 points) | 18.9% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Howard, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Centre County (11.1%).
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 Howard
| Howard | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±3.1 points) | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.0% (±8.0 points) | 93.5% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±8.1 points) | 85.5% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Howard, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Centre County (85.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Howard
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | — | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Howard Township | 1.8 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Centre County) | 1.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Centre County) | 3.5 mi | 36.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Walker Township (Centre County) | 4.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nittany | 5.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Creek | 5.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Zion | 6.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Boggs Township (Centre County) | 7.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Liberty Township (Centre County), PA (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Millheim | 26.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 17 | Huston Township (Centre County) | 25.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Potter Township (Centre County) | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 19 | Unionville | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 | Halfmoon Township | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Philipsburg | 24.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Howard | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Port Matilda | 23.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 | Benner Township | 23.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 25 | Boggs Township (Centre County) | 23.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 26 | Worth Township (Centre County) | 21.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 27 | Spring Township (Centre County) | 20.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 28 | Bellefonte | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Centre 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 Howard
How long is the average commute in Howard?
Workers who live in Howard, PA take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Howard without a car?
8.7% of households in Howard have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Howard?
4.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Howard worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Howard 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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