How long is the commute from West Middlesex, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in West Middlesex, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Middlesex, PA take an average of 17.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

83.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

3.9% of workers walk to work.

7.4% work from home.

3.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 17.4 minutes (±2.1)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.4%
Households without a car: 3.2%

How people in West Middlesex get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Middlesex	Mercer County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	83.6% (±9.3 points)	79.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.2% (±4.2 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±6.1 points)	0.2%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	3.9% (±4.2 points)	2.9%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±6.1 points)	1.7%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.4% (±5.9 points)	9.3%	15.6%	15.1%

In West Middlesex, the average commute is lower than in Mercer County (21.7 minutes).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

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

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

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

In Mercer County, West Middlesex ranks 44 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2469 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in West Middlesex

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Middlesex	Mercer County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	3.2% (±3.6 points)	9.6%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	25.4% (±10.6 points)	37.1%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	59.2% (±14.4 points)	36.1%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	12.2% (±7.4 points)	17.3%	18.6%	21.9%

In West Middlesex, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mercer County (9.6%).

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 Middlesex

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Middlesex	Mercer County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	7.4% (±5.9 points)	9.3% (±0.9 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.8% (±4.8 points)	90.5% (±0.9 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.8% (±5.3 points)	85.7% (±1.3 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Middlesex, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Mercer County (85.7%).

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 Middlesex

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Middlesex
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Middlesex	—	17.4 minutes (±2.1)	—
Shenango Township (Mercer County)	1.7 mi	19.9 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Wheatland	2.6 mi	12.3 minutes (±3.2)	Lower
Farrell	3.3 mi	15.3 minutes (±2.4)	Not measurably different
Hermitage	3.9 mi	20.2 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Sharon	4.7 mi	18.4 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Masury	4.9 mi	16.5 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
West Hill	5.3 mi	17.9 minutes (±5.4)	Not measurably different
Pulaski Township (Lawrence County)	5.4 mi	24.1 minutes (±2.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wheatland, PA (12.3 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pulaski Township (Lawrence County), PA (24.1 minutes).

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

Average commute across Mercer County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
38 (tie)	Clark	19.9 minutes (±2.4)
38 (tie)	Shenango Township (Mercer County)	19.9 minutes (±2.9)
40	Wolf Creek Township	19.7 minutes (±4.7)
41	Sharpsville	19.6 minutes (±2.8)
42 (tie)	Sharon	18.4 minutes (±3.3)
42 (tie)	Hempfield Township (Mercer County)	18.4 minutes (±4.1)
44	West Middlesex	17.4 minutes (±2.1)
45	Grove City	17.2 minutes (±2.4)
46	Sugar Grove Township (Mercer County)	15.7 minutes (±3.2)
47	Farrell	15.3 minutes (±2.4)
48	Wheatland	12.3 minutes (±3.2)

Showing 11 of 48 places in Mercer 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 Middlesex

How long is the average commute in West Middlesex?

Workers who live in West Middlesex, PA take an average of 17.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Middlesex without a car?

3.2% of households in West Middlesex have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Middlesex?

7.4% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in West Middlesex worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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