Between 2019 and 2023, the US Census Bureau reported diverse average commute times for workers across various states, revealing that New York State has the longest average commute at 32.8 minutes. While remote work has decreased with more employees returning to the office, commuting remains essential for the majority of the workforce. The findings from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey highlight commuting patterns, which are vital for infrastructure planning and transportation services, and suggest that state-specific factors can significantly influence commute times for employees.
According to a July 2024 report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 73% of the workforce did some or all of their work from their workplace in 2023, compared to just 35% who did some or all of their work from home.
The data was collected from 2019 to 2023 and included a section dedicated to learning more about participants' journeys to work, with questions relating to their workplace's location, how they traveled there, if they carpooled, what time they left for work, and how long it took to commute.
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