How long is the commute from Penn, PA?
Workers who live in Penn, PA take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.3% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Penn get to work
| Means of transportation | Penn | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.2% (±7.2 points) | 77.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.0 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 0.5% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±12.0 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Penn, 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 Penn, 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, Penn ranks 18 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 721 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Penn
| Vehicles available | Penn | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±5.0 points) | 6.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±16.5 points) | 34.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% (±15.7 points) | 39.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±10.5 points) | 20.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Penn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Westmoreland County (6.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Penn
| Penn | Westmoreland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.3% (±6.4 points) | 13.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±5.3 points) | 92.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±6.0 points) | 88.5% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Penn, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Penn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn | — | 29.5 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Adamsburg | 1.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Jeannette | 1.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manor | 1.8 mi | 35.8 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Irwin | 3.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Township (Westmoreland County) | 3.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Irwin | 3.7 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arona | 4.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County) | 4.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Adamsburg, PA (20.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Oklahoma | 31.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Penn Township (Westmoreland County) | 30.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Hyde Park | 30.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 (tie) | West Newton | 30.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Export | 29.9 minutes (±8.8) |
| 17 (tie) | North Irwin | 29.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 17 (tie) | Penn | 29.5 minutes (±7.1) |
| 19 | Bell Township (Westmoreland County) | 29.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Murrysville | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Rostraver Township | 29.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 22 | Jeannette | 28.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 23 | North Huntingdon Township | 28.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 24 | Mount Pleasant | 28.1 minutes (±4.4) |
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 Penn
How long is the average commute in Penn?
Workers who live in Penn, PA take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Penn without a car?
4.9% of households in Penn have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Penn?
10.3% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Penn worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Penn 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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