How long is the commute from Lorain, PA?
Workers who live in Lorain, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Lorain get to work
| Means of transportation | Lorain | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.3% (±10.8 points) | 78.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.2% (±7.3 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.5 points) | 0.8% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±6.4 points) | 10.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lorain, the average commute is not measurably different from Cambria County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lorain, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cambria County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cambria County, Lorain ranks 56 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2424 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lorain
| Vehicles available | Lorain | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±2.6 points) | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.4% (±11.1 points) | 35.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±10.7 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.6% (±5.7 points) | 19.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lorain, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cambria County (10.4%).
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 Lorain
| Lorain | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±6.4 points) | 10.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±6.5 points) | 89.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±6.8 points) | 84.9% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lorain, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cambria County (84.9%).
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 Lorain
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain | — | 18.4 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Oakland (community, Cambria County) | 1.0 mi | 16.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 1.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dale | 1.2 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Geistown | 1.2 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ferndale | 1.3 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) | 1.4 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Daisytown | 1.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Southmont | 2.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Ferndale | 20.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 51 | Summerhill | 20.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 52 | Johnstown | 19.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Daisytown | 18.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 53 (tie) | Geistown | 18.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 55 | West Carroll Township | 18.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 56 | Lorain | 18.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 57 | Stonycreek Township (Cambria County) | 18.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 58 | Franklin (Cambria County) | 17.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 59 | Scalp Level | 17.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 60 | Richland Township (Cambria County) | 17.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 61 (tie) | Dale | 16.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 61 (tie) | East Conemaugh | 16.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Lorain
How long is the average commute in Lorain?
Workers who live in Lorain, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lorain without a car?
1.8% of households in Lorain have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lorain?
10.6% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Lorain worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lorain 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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