How long is the commute from West Homestead, PA?
Workers who live in West Homestead, PA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.2% of workers drive alone to work.
6.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 6.0%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in West Homestead get to work
| Means of transportation | West Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.2% (±9.8 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.0% (±6.9 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±4.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±8.4 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Homestead, 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 West Homestead, 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, West Homestead ranks 53 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1383 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Homestead
| Vehicles available | West Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±8.9 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±9.7 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±5.6 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Homestead, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 West Homestead
| West Homestead | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±8.4 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.8 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±4.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Homestead, 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 West Homestead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Homestead | — | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Munhall | 0.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 0.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitaker | 1.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rankin | 1.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Baldwin | 2.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swissvale | 2.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock | 2.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Mifflin | 2.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47 (tie) | Dormont | 25.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 47 (tie) | Marshall Township | 25.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 47 (tie) | Pine Township (Allegheny County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 50 (tie) | Edgewood | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 (tie) | Glassport | 25.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 50 (tie) | Oakmont | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 50 (tie) | West Homestead | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 54 (tie) | Frazer Township | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 54 (tie) | Mount Lebanon Township | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 56 (tie) | Cheswick | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 56 (tie) | Oakdale | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 58 | Bridgeville | 25.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Churchill | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
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 West Homestead
How long is the average commute in West Homestead?
Workers who live in West Homestead, PA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Homestead without a car?
8.5% of households in West Homestead have no vehicle, and 6.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Homestead?
21.4% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in West Homestead worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Homestead borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Homestead borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Homestead 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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