How long is the commute from Jay Township, PA?
Workers who live in Jay Township, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
91.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
2.1% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Jay Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Jay Township | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 91.6% (±4.9 points) | 84.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±4.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Jay Township, the average commute is higher than in Elk County (18.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jay Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Elk County, Jay Township ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1897 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jay Township
| Vehicles available | Jay Township | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.2 points) | 6.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±6.5 points) | 34.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±6.0 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.1% (±7.5 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Jay Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Elk County (6.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jay Township
| Jay Township | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±3.2 points) | 90.8% (±2.1 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.0 points) | 87.7% (±2.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jay Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Elk County (87.7%).
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 Jay Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Township | — | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Fox Township (Elk County) | 6.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Benezette Township | 8.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Huston Township (Clearfield County) | 9.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Marys | 9.6 mi | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Horton Township | 12 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Goshen Township | 14 mi | 22.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgway | 15 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gibson Township (Cameron County) | 15 mi | 32.3 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Marys, PA (14.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Township (Elk County) | 33.0 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Spring Creek Township (Elk County) | 30.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Millstone Township | 26.8 minutes (±9.4) |
| 4 | Jones Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Benezette Township | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Horton Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Jay Township | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Johnsonburg | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Ridgway Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Ridgway | 19.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Fox Township (Elk County) | 19.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | St. Marys | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Jay Township
How long is the average commute in Jay Township?
Workers who live in Jay Township, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jay Township without a car?
3.4% of households in Jay Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jay Township?
2.1% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Jay Township worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jay township, Elk County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jay township, Elk County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jay township, Elk County, 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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