How long is the commute from Jamestown, PA?
Workers who live in Jamestown, PA take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
0.8% work from home.
15.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.0 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.5%
How people in Jamestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jamestown | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.2% (±5.1 points) | 79.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±4.0 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±3.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Jamestown, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jamestown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Jamestown ranks 20 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1343 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jamestown
| Vehicles available | Jamestown | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.5% (±7.8 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±11.4 points) | 37.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% (±10.3 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±5.0 points) | 17.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Jamestown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (9.6%).
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 Jamestown
| Jamestown | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±5.7 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±6.9 points) | 85.7% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jamestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (85.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 26.0 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Greene Township (Mercer County) | 1.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Shenango Township | 3.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Shenango Township | 3.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| West Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 4.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County) | 4.9 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| West Salem Township | 5.8 mi | 27.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 6.1 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| East Fallowfield Township (Crawford County) | 6.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County), PA (15.7 minutes), Greenville, PA (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | West Salem Township | 27.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 15 | Deer Creek Township | 27.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 16 | Delaware Township (Mercer County) | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 17 | Liberty Township (Mercer County) | 26.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | New Vernon Township | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 19 | Salem Township (Mercer County) | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 | Jamestown | 26.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 21 | Pine Township (Mercer County) | 25.4 minutes (±5.8) |
| 22 | Worth Township (Mercer County) | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 23 | East Lackawannock Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Fairview Township (Mercer County) | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Greene Township (Mercer County) | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Springfield Township (Mercer County) | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Jamestown
How long is the average commute in Jamestown?
Workers who live in Jamestown, PA take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jamestown without a car?
15.5% of households in Jamestown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jamestown?
0.8% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Jamestown worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jamestown borough, Pennsylvania (place:37696, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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