How long is the commute from Tarentum, PA?
Workers who live in Tarentum, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.7% take public transportation.
7.7% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
22.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.7%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 22.1%
How people in Tarentum get to work
| Means of transportation | Tarentum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.2% (±8.3 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% (±4.2 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.7% (±6.1 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Tarentum, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tarentum, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Tarentum ranks 95 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1891 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tarentum
| Vehicles available | Tarentum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 22.1% (±10.9 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±11.9 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±9.0 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±6.2 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Tarentum, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Tarentum
| Tarentum | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 81.2% (±10.7 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±10.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tarentum, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allegheny County (90.8%).
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 Tarentum
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarentum | — | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Brackenridge | 1.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Deer Township | 1.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arnold | 1.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer Township | 1.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Natrona Heights | 2.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| New Kensington | 2.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Burrell | 2.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fawn Township (Allegheny County) | 3.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fawn Township (Allegheny County), PA (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 89 (tie) | Avalon | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 89 (tie) | East Pittsburgh | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 89 (tie) | Sewickley Heights | 23.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 89 (tie) | Harrison Township (Allegheny County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 89 (tie) | Robinson Township (Allegheny County) | 23.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 94 (tie) | Dravosburg | 23.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 94 (tie) | Tarentum | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 96 (tie) | Scott Township (Allegheny County) | 23.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 96 (tie) | Shaler Township | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 98 (tie) | Ben Avon | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 98 (tie) | Chalfant | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 98 (tie) | Aleppo Township (Allegheny County) | 22.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 101 | Glenfield | 22.8 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Tarentum
How long is the average commute in Tarentum?
Workers who live in Tarentum, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tarentum without a car?
22.1% of households in Tarentum have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tarentum?
5.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Tarentum worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarentum borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarentum borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tarentum 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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