How long is the commute from West Franklin Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in West Franklin Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Franklin Township, PA take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

73.8% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.1% of workers walk to work.

9.0% work from home.

2.4% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.7 minutes (±4.2)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 9.0%
Households without a car: 2.4%

How people in West Franklin Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Franklin Township	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	73.8% (±16.5 points)	78.0%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	15.6% (±17.3 points)	8.8%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.2%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.1% (±1.0 points)	2.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±0.7 points)	1.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.0% (±3.6 points)	9.4%	15.6%	15.1%

In West Franklin Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Armstrong County (28.6 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Franklin Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Armstrong County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Armstrong County, West Franklin Township ranks 29 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1208 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Franklin Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Franklin Township	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	2.4% (±1.3 points)	7.8%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.6% (±7.0 points)	28.9%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	44.5% (±9.5 points)	40.9%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	24.5% (±6.8 points)	22.4%	18.6%	21.9%

In West Franklin Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Armstrong County (7.8%).

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 West Franklin Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Franklin Township	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	9.0% (±3.6 points)	9.4% (±1.1 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.1% (±3.2 points)	90.9% (±1.0 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	84.7% (±6.0 points)	86.8% (±1.1 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Franklin Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Armstrong County (86.8%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near West Franklin Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Franklin Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Franklin Township	—	26.7 minutes (±4.2)	—
Worthington	1.1 mi	30.1 minutes (±5.8)	Not measurably different
Clearfield Township (Butler County)	4.5 mi	24.9 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
East Franklin Township	4.8 mi	22.8 minutes (±3.6)	Not measurably different
North Buffalo Township	5.1 mi	35.8 minutes (±6.7)	Higher
Sugarcreek Township	5.5 mi	37.2 minutes (±8.7)	Higher
West Hills	5.6 mi	17.8 minutes (±5.0)	Lower
Donegal Township (Butler County)	6.6 mi	29.3 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
West Kittanning	6.7 mi	21.1 minutes (±5.4)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Hills, PA (17.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Buffalo Township, PA (35.8 minutes), Sugarcreek Township, PA (37.2 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Armstrong County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
23	Plumcreek Township	30.0 minutes (±3.0)
24	Rural Valley	29.9 minutes (±3.4)
25	Kittanning Township	29.0 minutes (±4.7)
26	Parker	28.8 minutes (±5.2)
27	Kiskiminetas Township	28.2 minutes (±3.7)
28	Gilpin Township	28.0 minutes (±3.2)
29	West Franklin Township	26.7 minutes (±4.2)
30	Applewold	26.2 minutes (±6.6)
31	Leechburg	25.9 minutes (±4.0)
32 (tie)	Ford City	25.6 minutes (±9.5)
32 (tie)	South Bethlehem	25.6 minutes (±6.6)
34	North Apollo	25.5 minutes (±6.3)
35	Kittanning	25.3 minutes (±4.3)

Showing 13 of 45 places in Armstrong 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 West Franklin Township

How long is the average commute in West Franklin Township?

Workers who live in West Franklin Township, PA take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Franklin Township without a car?

2.4% of households in West Franklin Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Franklin Township?

9.0% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in West Franklin Township worked from home, and 84.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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 West Franklin township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83024, in state:42 county:005).

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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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