How long is the commute from Prospect, PA?
Workers who live in Prospect, PA take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Prospect get to work
| Means of transportation | Prospect | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±6.4 points) | 74.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±6.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 1.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 1.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±4.2 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Prospect, the average commute is not measurably different from Butler County (27.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Prospect, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Butler County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Butler County, Prospect ranks 26 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1083 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Prospect
| Vehicles available | Prospect | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±4.5 points) | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.8% (±7.1 points) | 30.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±8.0 points) | 41.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.4% (±9.8 points) | 22.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Prospect, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Butler County (5.5%).
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 Prospect
| Prospect | Butler County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±4.2 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.9 points) | 94.2% (±0.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±2.8 points) | 90.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Prospect, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Butler County (90.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Prospect
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect | — | 27.3 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Franklin Township (Butler County) | 2.6 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Connoquenessing Township | 2.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Muddy Creek Township | 4.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Portersville | 5.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster Township (Butler County) | 5.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian | 5.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Connoquenessing | 5.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brady Township (Butler County) | 6.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.0) | 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 Butler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Muddy Creek Township | 30.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Clay Township (Butler County) | 29.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Donegal Township (Butler County) | 29.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 | Valencia | 27.7 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 (tie) | Slippery Rock | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Center Township (Butler County) | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Prospect | 27.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Callery | 27.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 27 (tie) | Connoquenessing | 27.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 (tie) | Cranberry Township (Butler County) | 27.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Summit Township (Butler County) | 26.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 31 (tie) | Seven Fields | 26.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 31 (tie) | Connoquenessing Township | 26.7 minutes (±8.8) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Butler 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 Prospect
How long is the average commute in Prospect?
Workers who live in Prospect, PA take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Prospect without a car?
5.0% of households in Prospect have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Prospect?
11.5% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Prospect worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect 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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