How long is the commute from Nittany, PA?
Workers who live in Nittany, PA take an average of 27.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.5 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Nittany get to work
| Means of transportation | Nittany | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±12.8 points) | 63.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±12.3 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 9.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.2 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±6.9 points) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Nittany, the average commute is higher than in Centre County (20.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Nittany, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Centre County (3.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Centre County, Nittany ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 136 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nittany
| Vehicles available | Nittany | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 11.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 35.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 81.1% (±20.4 points) | 34.9% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.9% (±20.4 points) | 18.9% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Nittany, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Centre County (11.1%).
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 Nittany
| Nittany | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±6.9 points) | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±12.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±12.2 points) | 85.5% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Nittany, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Centre County (85.5%).
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 Nittany
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nittany | — | 27.5 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Porter Township (Clinton County) | 3.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Centre County) | 4.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Creek | 5.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Howard | 5.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Centre County) | 6.8 mi | 36.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Logan Township (Clinton County) | 6.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Howard Township | 7.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Millheim | 8.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Liberty Township (Centre County), PA (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nittany | 27.5 minutes (±7.2) |
| 2 | Stormstown | 24.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Zion | 24.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Pleasant Gap | 20.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Pine Grove Mills | 19.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 6 | Ramblewood | 18.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Houserville | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Centre County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Nittany is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Walker Township (Centre County), whose figures include it.
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 Nittany
How long is the average commute in Nittany?
Workers who live in Nittany, PA take an average of 27.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nittany without a car?
0.0% of households in Nittany have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nittany?
5.2% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Nittany worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nittany CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nittany CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nittany CDP, 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 Nittany CDP, Pennsylvania (place:54520, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 .