How long is the commute from Ridgway, PA?
Workers who live in Ridgway, PA take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Ridgway get to work
| Means of transportation | Ridgway | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±9.4 points) | 84.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±7.3 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±3.3 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±6.9 points) | 3.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Ridgway, the average commute is not measurably different from Elk County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ridgway, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Elk County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Elk County, Ridgway ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2321 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ridgway
| Vehicles available | Ridgway | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.9 points) | 6.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.2% (±7.7 points) | 34.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±7.7 points) | 37.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.0% (±4.6 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Ridgway, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Elk County (6.3%).
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 Ridgway
| Ridgway | Elk County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±6.9 points) | 3.1% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.7% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±2.1 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±5.0 points) | 87.7% (±2.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ridgway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Elk County (87.7%).
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 Ridgway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway | — | 19.7 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Ridgway Township | 0.7 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Johnsonburg | 4.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Creek Township (Elk County) | 7.6 mi | 30.6 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Horton Township | 9.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Township (Elk County) | 9.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| St. Marys | 11 mi | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Highland Township (Elk County) | 11 mi | 33.0 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Jones Township | 12 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Marys, PA (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Creek Township (Elk County), PA (30.6 minutes), Highland Township (Elk County), PA (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Elk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jones Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Benezette Township | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Horton Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Jay Township | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 (tie) | Johnsonburg | 20.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Ridgway Township | 20.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Ridgway | 19.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Fox Township (Elk County) | 19.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | St. Marys | 14.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Elk 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Ridgway
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Ridgway, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Ridgway beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Ridgway, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Ridgway
How long is the average commute in Ridgway?
Workers who live in Ridgway, PA take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ridgway without a car?
9.2% of households in Ridgway have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ridgway?
7.9% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Ridgway worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Ridgway borough, Pennsylvania (place:64784, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Ridgway at a glance
- Median rent in Ridgway
- Rent by bedrooms in Ridgway
- Rent burden in Ridgway
- Renters and owners in Ridgway
- Income and affordability in Ridgway
- Home values in Ridgway
- Homeowner costs in Ridgway
- Property taxes in Ridgway
- Types of homes in Ridgway
- Bedrooms in Ridgway
- Age of homes in Ridgway
- Heating fuel in Ridgway
- Crime reported to police in Ridgway
- Population growth in Ridgway
- How long people stay in Ridgway
- Pennsylvania landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Elk County
- Pennsylvania places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Pennsylvania