How long is the commute from Ararat Township, PA?
Workers who live in Ararat Township, PA take an average of 34.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.2% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Ararat Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ararat Township | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±10.9 points) | 75.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±14.5 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.2% (±9.8 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±5.1 points) | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Ararat Township, the average commute is higher than in Susquehanna County (26.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ararat Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Susquehanna County, Ararat Township ranks 3 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 259 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ararat Township
| Vehicles available | Ararat Township | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±7.6 points) | 32.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±10.3 points) | 38.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.3% (±11.2 points) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Ararat Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Susquehanna County (5.2%).
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 Ararat Township
| Ararat Township | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±5.1 points) | 13.3% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.8 points) | 92.0% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±4.4 points) | 88.4% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ararat Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (88.4%).
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 Ararat Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Township | — | 34.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Thompson | 3.9 mi | 38.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) | 4.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Herrick Township (Susquehanna County) | 4.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Gibson Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Township | 6.6 mi | 36.7 minutes (±13.4) | Not measurably different |
| Starrucca | 6.7 mi | 52.9 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Union Dale | 6.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Herrick Township (Susquehanna County), PA (27.2 minutes), Union Dale, PA (25.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Starrucca, PA (52.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Susquehanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thompson | 38.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Harford Township | 35.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Ararat Township | 34.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Susquehanna County) | 34.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 5 | Friendsville | 33.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 6 | Hop Bottom | 33.6 minutes (±7.3) |
| 7 | Jessup Township | 32.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 8 | Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) | 32.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Lathrop Township | 32.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Ararat Township
How long is the average commute in Ararat Township?
Workers who live in Ararat Township, PA take an average of 34.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ararat Township without a car?
1.7% of households in Ararat Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ararat Township?
8.7% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Ararat Township worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ararat township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ararat township, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ararat township, Susquehanna County, 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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