How long is the commute from York, PA?
Workers who live in York, PA take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.4% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
20.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 4.4%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 20.4%
How people in York get to work
| Means of transportation | York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±2.8 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±2.4 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In 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 York, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in York County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, York ranks 60 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1926 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in York
| Vehicles available | York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.4% (±2.8 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% (±3.6 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.7% (±3.0 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±2.4 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In York, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in York County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in York
| York | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±2.4 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±1.6 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In York, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in York County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near York
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | — | 23.1 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| North York | 0.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Garden Township | 1.6 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Grantley | 1.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| West York | 1.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Valley View (York County) | 1.9 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasureville | 2.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Tyler Run | 2.9 mi | 34.0 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Queens Gate | 2.9 mi | 14.7 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Spring Garden Township, PA (20.4 minutes), Grantley, PA (18.4 minutes), Queens Gate, PA (14.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Dover | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 55 | Lewisberry | 24.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 56 | Newberry Township | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 57 (tie) | Franklintown | 23.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 57 (tie) | York Haven | 23.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 59 | Hanover | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 60 | York | 23.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 61 | Yoe | 22.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 62 (tie) | Spring Grove | 22.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 62 (tie) | Wrightsville | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 64 | Hallam | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 65 | Dallastown | 22.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 66 | Fairview Township (York County) | 22.2 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 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 York
How long is the average commute in York?
Workers who live in York, PA take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in York without a car?
20.4% of households in York have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in York?
10.7% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in York worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, 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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