How long is the commute from Smithfield, PA?
Workers who live in Smithfield, PA take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Smithfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Smithfield | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±9.6 points) | 80.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.4% (±10.8 points) | 7.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±4.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±6.5 points) | 7.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Smithfield, the average commute is not measurably different from Fayette County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Smithfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Smithfield ranks 7 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 509 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smithfield
| Vehicles available | Smithfield | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±6.5 points) | 9.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±9.8 points) | 34.4% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±11.5 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±8.4 points) | 20.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Smithfield, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fayette County (9.0%).
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 Smithfield
| Smithfield | Fayette County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±6.5 points) | 7.1% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±4.9 points) | 89.4% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.9 points) | 83.9% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Smithfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fayette County (83.9%).
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 Smithfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield | — | 31.2 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | 3.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Georges Township | 3.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fairchance | 3.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Springhill Township (Fayette County) | 3.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Greensboro | 5.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| German Township | 6.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Masontown | 6.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Leith-Hatfield | 6.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leith-Hatfield, PA (19.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Township (Fayette County) | 34.0 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Stewart Township | 32.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Everson | 32.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Nicholson Township (Fayette County) | 32.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Fayette County) | 31.6 minutes (±10.4) |
| 6 | Bullskin Township | 31.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 7 (tie) | Smithfield | 31.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Perry Township (Fayette County) | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Fayette City | 30.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Springfield Township (Fayette County) | 29.2 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Lower Tyrone Township | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 (tie) | German Township | 29.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Luzerne Township | 29.0 minutes (±6.0) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Fayette 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 Smithfield
How long is the average commute in Smithfield?
Workers who live in Smithfield, PA take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smithfield without a car?
8.6% of households in Smithfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smithfield?
11.0% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Smithfield worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smithfield 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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