How long is the commute from Sandy Lake, PA?
Workers who live in Sandy Lake, PA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Sandy Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandy Lake | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±9.6 points) | 79.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±10.0 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 9.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Sandy Lake, the average commute is higher than in Mercer County (21.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sandy Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Sandy Lake ranks 5 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 629 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandy Lake
| Vehicles available | Sandy Lake | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.8 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% (±8.8 points) | 37.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.0% (±9.9 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±6.7 points) | 17.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Sandy Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (9.6%).
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 Sandy Lake
| Sandy Lake | Mercer County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 9.3% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.5 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.1% (±2.2 points) | 85.7% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandy Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mercer County (85.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sandy Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lake | — | 30.2 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Sandy Lake Township | 1.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Stoneboro | 2.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Township (Mercer County) | 2.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Creek Township (Mercer County) | 4.1 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Vernon Township | 4.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Lebanon | 4.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±14.3) | Not measurably different |
| Worth Township (Mercer County) | 5.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Center | 6.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±5.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jackson Center, PA (21.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stoneboro | 33.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 (tie) | New Lebanon | 32.6 minutes (±14.3) |
| 2 (tie) | Jackson Township (Mercer County) | 32.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Fredonia | 30.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 5 | Sandy Lake | 30.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 6 | Sandy Lake Township | 29.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Wilmington Township (Mercer County) | 29.0 minutes (±6.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Coolspring Township | 28.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 (tie) | Perry Township (Mercer County) | 28.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Otter Creek Township | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 (tie) | French Creek Township | 27.4 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 11 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Sandy Lake
How long is the average commute in Sandy Lake?
Workers who live in Sandy Lake, PA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandy Lake without a car?
0.0% of households in Sandy Lake have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandy Lake?
6.4% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Sandy Lake worked from home, and 98.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Lake borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Lake borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandy Lake 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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Figures last updated on .
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