How long is the commute from West York, PA?
Workers who live in West York, PA take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in West York get to work
| Means of transportation | West York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±7.4 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.4% (±7.8 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±5.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West York, the average commute is lower than in York County (26.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West York, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, West York ranks 71 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2216 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West York
| Vehicles available | West York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±6.4 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±11.7 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±12.5 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±5.9 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West York, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (5.9%).
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 York
| West York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±5.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.7 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±6.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West York, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 York
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West York | — | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| York | 1.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Manchester Township | 1.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Grantley | 1.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 2.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Spring Garden Township | 2.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| North York | 2.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Valley View (York County) | 3.2 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tyler Run | 3.5 mi | 34.0 minutes (±11.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Manchester Township, PA (25.9 minutes), Shiloh, PA (25.3 minutes), Tyler Run, PA (34.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Dallastown | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 66 | Fairview Township (York County) | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 67 | Springettsbury Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 68 (tie) | New Salem | 21.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 68 (tie) | Manchester Township (York County) | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 70 | North York | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | West York | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 72 | Spring Garden Township | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 8 of 72 places in York 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 York
How long is the average commute in West York?
Workers who live in West York, PA take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West York without a car?
11.6% of households in West York have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West York?
10.7% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in West York worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West York borough, 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 York borough, Pennsylvania (place:84288, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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