How long is the commute from North York, PA?
Workers who live in North York, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
5.1% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in North York get to work
| Means of transportation | North York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±10.0 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% (±6.9 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±3.5 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±3.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In North York, the average commute is lower than in York County (26.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North York, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, North York ranks 70 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2202 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North York
| Vehicles available | North York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±5.7 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.9% (±11.6 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±10.1 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±5.8 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In North York, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (5.9%).
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 York
| North York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.1% (±2.9 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±5.3 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±7.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North York, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 North York
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North York | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| York | 0.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Emigsville | 2.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasureville | 2.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| West York | 2.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Garden Township | 2.5 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Valley View (York County) | 2.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grantley | 2.6 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (York County) | 2.9 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | 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 York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 64 | Hallam | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 65 | Dallastown | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 66 | Fairview Township (York County) | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 67 | Springettsbury Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 68 (tie) | New Salem | 21.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 68 (tie) | Manchester Township (York County) | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 70 | North York | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | West York | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 72 | Spring Garden Township | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 9 of 72 places in York 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 York
How long is the average commute in North York?
Workers who live in North York, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North York without a car?
8.5% of households in North York have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North York?
5.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in North York worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North York borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North York borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North York 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 York borough, Pennsylvania (place:55608, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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