How long is the commute from Speers, PA?
Workers who live in Speers, PA take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Speers get to work
| Means of transportation | Speers | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.6% (±5.3 points) | 75.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.7 points) | 6.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | 15.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Speers, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (26.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Speers, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Speers ranks 21 of 65 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 639 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Speers
| Vehicles available | Speers | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.6 points) | 7.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±6.1 points) | 32.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±7.4 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±6.1 points) | 19.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Speers, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Washington County (7.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Speers
| Speers | Washington County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | 15.0% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±4.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±5.6 points) | 89.9% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Speers, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (89.9%).
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 Speers
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speers | — | 30.1 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Twilight | 0.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Belle Vernon | 1.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Belle Vernon | 1.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Dunlevy | 1.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Charleroi | 1.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnwood-Pricedale | 1.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Long Branch | 1.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Monessen | 2.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Belle Vernon, PA (23.8 minutes), Dunlevy, PA (23.3 minutes), Monessen, PA (23.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Beallsville | 30.9 minutes (±7.3) |
| 14 (tie) | West Finley Township | 30.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | North Strabane Township | 30.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 18 (tie) | Burgettstown | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Smith Township | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 20 | Fallowfield Township | 30.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 21 | Speers | 30.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 22 | Stockdale | 30.0 minutes (±8.4) |
| 23 | Carroll Township (Washington County) | 29.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 24 | Long Branch | 29.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 25 (tie) | East Bethlehem Township | 29.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Peters Township (Washington County) | 29.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Monongahela | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 65 places in Washington 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 Speers
How long is the average commute in Speers?
Workers who live in Speers, PA take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Speers without a car?
2.5% of households in Speers have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Speers?
10.5% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Speers worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Speers borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Speers borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Speers 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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Figures last updated on .
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