How long is the commute from West Township, PA?
Workers who live in West Township, PA take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in West Township get to work
| Means of transportation | West Township | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.0% (±7.2 points) | 75.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.0 points) | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 0.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.5 points) | 5.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (31.2 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 Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Huntingdon County, West Township ranks 27 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 527 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Township
| Vehicles available | West Township | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.1% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% (±11.5 points) | 27.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±12.1 points) | 35.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.1% (±10.1 points) | 30.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (7.1%).
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 Township
| West Township | Huntingdon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.4 points) | 7.6% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±6.0 points) | 89.4% (±1.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±6.5 points) | 85.9% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Huntingdon County (85.9%).
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 Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Township | — | 31.1 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Logan Township (Huntingdon County) | 3.5 mi | 38.3 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Barree Township | 4.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Petersburg | 4.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Huntingdon County) | 5.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Oneida Township | 6.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Alexandria | 7.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ramblewood | 7.3 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Miller Township (Huntingdon County) | 7.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oneida Township, PA (21.2 minutes), Ramblewood, PA (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Huntingdon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | Mill Creek | 34.9 minutes (±9.0) |
| 21 (tie) | Morris Township (Huntingdon County) | 34.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 21 (tie) | Springfield Township (Huntingdon County) | 34.9 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Penn Township (Huntingdon County) | 31.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Petersburg | 31.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 25 (tie) | Cromwell Township | 31.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 27 | West Township | 31.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 28 | Miller Township (Huntingdon County) | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 29 | Spruce Creek Township | 30.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 30 | Barree Township | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 31 (tie) | Mount Union | 30.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 31 (tie) | Union Township (Huntingdon County) | 30.1 minutes (±5.0) |
| 33 | Juniata Township (Huntingdon County) | 29.7 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Huntingdon 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 Township
How long is the average commute in West Township?
Workers who live in West Township, PA take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Township without a car?
3.9% of households in West Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Township?
4.9% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in West Township worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
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 township, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:82352, in state:42 county:061).
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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