How long is the commute from North East, PA?
Workers who live in North East, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
4.7% work from home.
11.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.7%
How people in North East get to work
| Means of transportation | North East | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±10.4 points) | 75.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.1% (±5.7 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 11.2% (±11.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In North East, the average commute is not measurably different from Erie County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North East, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, North East ranks 31 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2425 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North East
| Vehicles available | North East | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.7% (±6.1 points) | 9.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±10.8 points) | 39.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±8.0 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±10.8 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In North East, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Erie County (9.9%).
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 North East
| North East | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.1 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.2% (±14.5 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North East, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Erie County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North East
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | — | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| North East Township | 1.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greenfield Township (Erie County) | 6.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Town of Ripley | 6.6 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Harborcreek Township | 7.8 mi | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Mina | 9.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harborcreek | 9.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Penn State Erie (Behrend) | 10 mi | 17.2 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wesleyville | 11 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Greenfield Township (Erie County), PA (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Greene Township (Erie County) | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Corry | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Wesleyville | 20.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Lawrence Park Township | 20.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 29 | Union City | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | North East Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | North East | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Erie | 18.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 (tie) | McKean | 18.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Harborcreek Township | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 35 | Edinboro | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 36 | Summit Township (Erie County) | 17.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 37 | Girard | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie 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 North East
How long is the average commute in North East?
Workers who live in North East, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North East without a car?
11.7% of households in North East have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North East?
4.7% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in North East worked from home, and 73.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East borough, 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 North East borough, Pennsylvania (place:54952, in state:42).
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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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