How long is the commute from Whitaker, PA?
Workers who live in Whitaker, PA take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
14.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 14.0%
How people in Whitaker get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitaker | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±12.1 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±9.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±2.9 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.9 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.9% (±3.7 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±7.4 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Whitaker, 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 Whitaker, 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, Whitaker ranks 63 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1501 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitaker
| Vehicles available | Whitaker | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.0% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% (±10.3 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.2% (±6.6 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.3% (±6.6 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Whitaker, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Whitaker
| Whitaker | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±7.4 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% (±7.0 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.1% (±7.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitaker, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Whitaker
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitaker | — | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Braddock | 0.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rankin | 0.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Munhall | 0.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Swissvale | 1.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Homestead | 1.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| West Homestead | 1.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Hills | 1.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| North Braddock | 1.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Braddock Hills, PA (21.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Homestead, PA (29.5 minutes), North Braddock, PA (31.2 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 56 (tie) | Oakdale | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 58 | Bridgeville | 25.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Churchill | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 59 (tie) | Franklin Park | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 59 (tie) | Jefferson Hills | 25.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Leetsdale | 25.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 59 (tie) | Whitaker | 25.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 64 (tie) | Edgeworth | 25.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 64 (tie) | Lincoln | 25.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 64 (tie) | Monroeville | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 (tie) | Leet Township | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 68 | McCandless Township | 25.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 69 | Harmar Township | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) |
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 Whitaker
How long is the average commute in Whitaker?
Workers who live in Whitaker, PA take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitaker without a car?
14.0% of households in Whitaker have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitaker?
11.5% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Whitaker worked from home, and 79.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitaker borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitaker borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitaker 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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Figures last updated on .
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