How long is the commute from Mount Oliver, PA?
Workers who live in Mount Oliver, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.3% of workers drive alone to work.
17.1% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
35.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 17.1%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 35.0%
How people in Mount Oliver get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Oliver | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 44.3% (±11.8 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.1% (±9.6 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 17.1% (±11.7 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 11.3% (±9.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±7.2 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Mount Oliver, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Oliver, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Mount Oliver ranks 83 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1767 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Oliver
| Vehicles available | Mount Oliver | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 35.0% (±11.3 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±12.7 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.3% (±7.6 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.4% (±4.4 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Mount Oliver, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Mount Oliver
| Mount Oliver | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±7.2 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.7% (±8.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.8% (±7.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Oliver, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allegheny County (90.8%).
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 Mount Oliver
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Oliver | — | 23.8 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Pittsburgh | 2.0 mi | 22.7 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin Township | 2.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Dormont | 3.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 3.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Whitehall | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Castle Shannon | 3.6 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Green Tree | 3.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brentwood, PA (32.1 minutes), Whitehall, PA (29.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 76 (tie) | Indiana Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 76 (tie) | Reserve Township | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 79 (tie) | Crafton | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 79 (tie) | O'Hara Township | 24.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 81 (tie) | Emsworth | 23.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 81 (tie) | Munhall | 23.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 83 (tie) | Mount Oliver | 23.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 83 (tie) | Versailles | 23.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 85 (tie) | Aspinwall | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 85 (tie) | East McKeesport | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 85 (tie) | Collier Township | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 88 | Ross Township (Allegheny County) | 23.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 89 (tie) | Avalon | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Mount Oliver
How long is the average commute in Mount Oliver?
Workers who live in Mount Oliver, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Oliver without a car?
35.0% of households in Mount Oliver have no vehicle, and 17.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Oliver?
5.5% (±7.2 points) of workers who live in Mount Oliver worked from home, and 84.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Oliver 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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