How long is the commute from Portage, PA?
Workers who live in Portage, PA take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
14.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.5%
How people in Portage get to work
| Means of transportation | Portage | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±7.0 points) | 78.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.9 points) | 6.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.9 points) | 0.8% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Portage, the average commute is not measurably different from Cambria County (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Portage, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cambria County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cambria County, Portage ranks 31 of 63 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1705 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Portage
| Vehicles available | Portage | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% (±6.4 points) | 10.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.8% (±6.5 points) | 35.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±8.6 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±5.6 points) | 19.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Portage, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cambria County (10.4%).
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 Portage
| Portage | Cambria County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±5.9 points) | 10.4% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.1% (±4.5 points) | 89.8% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.0% (±6.1 points) | 84.9% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Portage, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cambria County (84.9%).
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 Portage
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage | — | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Spring Hill | 1.2 mi | 42.3 minutes (±16.9) | Higher |
| Portage Township (Cambria County) | 1.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmore | 2.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cassandra | 2.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | 2.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Cambria County) | 3.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lilly | 3.9 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Croyle Township | 4.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Hill, PA (42.3 minutes), Lilly, PA (33.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cambria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Washington Township (Cambria County) | 25.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 26 | Sankertown | 25.4 minutes (±7.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Hastings | 25.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 27 (tie) | Munster Township | 25.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 29 | Cresson Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 30 | South Fork | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 31 | Portage | 24.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 32 | Cambria Township | 24.1 minutes (±5.6) |
| 33 | Tunnelhill | 23.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 34 (tie) | Allegheny Township (Cambria County) | 23.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 34 (tie) | East Taylor Township | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Lower Yoder Township | 23.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 (tie) | Summerhill Township (Cambria County) | 23.6 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 63 places in Cambria 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 Portage
How long is the average commute in Portage?
Workers who live in Portage, PA take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Portage without a car?
14.5% of households in Portage have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Portage?
8.9% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Portage worked from home, and 86.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Portage borough, Pennsylvania
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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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