How long is the commute from Union City, PA?
Workers who live in Union City, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
8.0% work from home.
12.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.0%
- Households without a car
- 12.8%
How people in Union City get to work
| Means of transportation | Union City | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±9.1 points) | 75.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.7% (±6.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.0% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Union City, the average commute is not measurably different from Erie County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Union City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Erie County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Erie County, Union City ranks 29 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2335 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Union City
| Vehicles available | Union City | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% (±6.5 points) | 9.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±10.6 points) | 39.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±10.5 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Union City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Erie County (9.9%).
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 Union City
| Union City | Erie County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.0% (±3.9 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.6% (±5.6 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.8% (±7.5 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Union City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Erie County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Union City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | — | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Union Township (Erie County) | 1.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Elgin | 5.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Amity Township (Erie County) | 5.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Bloomfield Township (Crawford County) | 6.0 mi | 38.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| LeBoeuf Township | 6.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Mill Village | 6.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wattsburg | 7.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Concord Township (Erie County) | 7.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Amity Township (Erie County), PA (27.6 minutes), Bloomfield Township (Crawford County), PA (38.0 minutes), LeBoeuf Township, PA (25.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Erie County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | McKean Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 24 | Wayne Township (Erie County) | 21.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 | Greene Township (Erie County) | 20.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Corry | 20.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 27 (tie) | Wesleyville | 20.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 27 (tie) | Lawrence Park Township | 20.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 29 | Union City | 19.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | North East Township | 19.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | North East | 18.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Erie | 18.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 32 (tie) | McKean | 18.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Harborcreek Township | 18.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 35 | Edinboro | 17.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Erie 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 Union City
How long is the average commute in Union City?
Workers who live in Union City, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Union City without a car?
12.8% of households in Union City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Union City?
8.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Union City worked from home, and 81.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Union City 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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