How long is the commute from Monessen, PA?
Workers who live in Monessen, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Monessen get to work
| Means of transportation | Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±5.9 points) | 77.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±4.2 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±3.9 points) | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Monessen, the average commute is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monessen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Westmoreland County, Monessen ranks 52 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1766 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monessen
| Vehicles available | Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±3.6 points) | 6.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±5.6 points) | 34.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±5.3 points) | 39.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±4.9 points) | 20.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Monessen, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Westmoreland County (6.2%).
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 Monessen
| Monessen | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±3.9 points) | 13.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±3.7 points) | 92.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±4.5 points) | 88.5% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Monessen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (88.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Monessen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monessen | — | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Charleroi | 1.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Charleroi | 1.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Belle Vernon | 1.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Speers | 2.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Wickerham Manor-Fisher | 2.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Donora | 2.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 2.2 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Vernon | 2.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Speers, PA (30.1 minutes), Donora, PA (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Westmoreland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 47 | New Alexandria | 24.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Southwest Greensburg | 24.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 48 (tie) | Derry Township (Westmoreland County) | 24.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Madison | 23.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 50 (tie) | Scottdale | 23.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 52 (tie) | Monessen | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 52 (tie) | North Belle Vernon | 23.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 54 | East Vandergrift | 23.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 55 | Unity Township | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 56 | South Greensburg | 23.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 57 | Hunker | 23.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 58 | Derry | 22.6 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Westmoreland 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 Monessen
How long is the average commute in Monessen?
Workers who live in Monessen, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monessen without a car?
10.2% of households in Monessen have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monessen?
10.9% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Monessen worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monessen city, 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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