How long is the commute from Platea, PA?
Workers who live in Platea, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Platea get to work
| Means of transportation | Platea | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±8.0 points) | 75.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±5.1 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 0.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±11.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±7.7 points) | 8.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Platea, the average commute is not measurably different from Erie County (19.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Platea, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Platea ranks 18 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1947 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Platea
| Vehicles available | Platea | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±4.8 points) | 9.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±11.0 points) | 39.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.0% (±11.2 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±10.7 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Platea, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Erie County (9.9%).
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 Platea
| Platea | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±7.7 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.5 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.9 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Platea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Erie County (89.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Platea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platea | — | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Girard Township (Erie County) | 2.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cranesville | 3.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Girard | 3.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Albion | 4.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lake City | 4.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Creek Township | 4.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Erie County) | 6.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Erie County) | 6.3 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Girard, PA (17.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Albion, PA (28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | LeBoeuf Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Conneaut Township (Erie County) | 24.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Lake City | 24.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 (tie) | Cranesville | 23.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 (tie) | Union Township (Erie County) | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 17 | Elgin | 23.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 18 | Platea | 22.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 19 | Fairview Township (Erie County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 20 | Girard Township (Erie County) | 21.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Franklin Township (Erie County) | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 22 | Mill Village | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 23 | McKean Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 | Wayne Township (Erie County) | 21.2 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Platea
How long is the average commute in Platea?
Workers who live in Platea, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Platea without a car?
5.5% of households in Platea have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Platea?
14.6% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Platea worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platea borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platea borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Platea 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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