How long is the commute from Plum, PA?
Workers who live in Plum, PA take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
23.7% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 23.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Plum get to work
| Means of transportation | Plum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.0% (±3.7 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.7% (±3.2 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Plum, the average commute is higher than in Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plum, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Plum ranks 7 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 523 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plum
| Vehicles available | Plum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±2.8 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.7% (±3.7 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.3% (±3.7 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Plum, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Plum
| Plum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.7% (±3.2 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.3 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plum, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plum
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum | — | 31.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Springdale | 3.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Cheswick | 4.0 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Springdale Township | 4.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Penn Hills Township | 4.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Oakmont | 4.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| New Kensington | 4.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Verona | 4.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Upper Burrell Township | 5.0 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springdale, PA (26.6 minutes), Cheswick, PA (25.5 minutes), Springdale Township, PA (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmerding | 43.6 minutes (±11.8) |
| 2 | Liberty (Allegheny County) | 34.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Brentwood | 32.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 4 | South Versailles Township | 31.7 minutes (±9.4) |
| 5 | Port Vue | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | North Braddock | 31.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Plum | 31.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Duquesne | 30.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Forward Township (Allegheny County) | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 | Clairton | 30.6 minutes (±5.7) |
| 11 | Braddock | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) |
| 12 | Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Elizabeth Township (Allegheny County) | 30.2 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Plum
How long is the average commute in Plum?
Workers who live in Plum, PA take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plum without a car?
3.1% of households in Plum have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plum?
23.7% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Plum worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plum 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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