How long is the commute from State College, PA?
Workers who live in State College, PA take an average of 15.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% of workers drive alone to work.
6.4% take public transportation.
30.9% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
23.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.5 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 6.4%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 23.8%
How people in State College get to work
| Means of transportation | State College | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 38.3% (±4.5 points) | 63.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±1.8 points) | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.4% (±2.2 points) | 3.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 30.9% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±1.9 points) | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±3.0 points) | 15.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In State College, the average commute is lower than in Centre County (20.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In State College, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Centre County (3.2%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Centre County, State College ranks 35 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2524 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in State College
| Vehicles available | State College | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.8% (±3.7 points) | 11.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.8% (±4.3 points) | 35.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.2% (±3.3 points) | 34.9% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.3% (±2.1 points) | 18.9% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In State College, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Centre County (11.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in State College
| State College | Centre County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±3.0 points) | 15.3% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.4% (±3.0 points) | 85.5% (±1.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In State College, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Centre County (85.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near State College
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| State College | — | 15.5 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Lemont | 2.6 mi | 11.9 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| College Township | 2.6 mi | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Toftrees | 2.8 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest Village | 2.8 mi | 14.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Houserville | 3.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Patton Township | 4.3 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Boalsburg | 4.4 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Grove Mills | 4.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lemont, PA (11.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Centre County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Centre Hall | 18.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 30 | Patton Township | 18.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Milesburg | 17.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 32 | Ferguson Township (Centre County) | 16.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 33 | Harris Township | 16.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | College Township | 15.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 35 | State College | 15.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 7 of 35 places in Centre 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 State College
How long is the average commute in State College?
Workers who live in State College, PA take an average of 15.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in State College without a car?
23.8% of households in State College have no vehicle, and 6.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in State College?
15.3% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in State College worked from home, and 83.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — State College borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — State College 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 State College borough, Pennsylvania (place:73808, 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
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Figures last updated on .
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