How long is the commute from Avoca, PA?
Workers who live in Avoca, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Avoca get to work
| Means of transportation | Avoca | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±8.2 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±4.6 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.5 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.6 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±6.4 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Avoca, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avoca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Avoca ranks 53 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2107 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avoca
| Vehicles available | Avoca | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±5.0 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±6.8 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±6.9 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±6.6 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Avoca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Luzerne County (9.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Avoca
| Avoca | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±6.4 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.0 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±2.7 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avoca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Luzerne County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avoca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca | — | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Dupont | 1.0 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hughestown | 1.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Duryea | 2.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Old Forge | 2.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Moosic | 2.3 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Pittston | 2.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Browntown | 2.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston Township | 2.7 mi | 26.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dupont, PA (15.6 minutes), Moosic, PA (14.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Nescopeck | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Pittston | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 48 (tie) | Swoyersville | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 | Plymouth | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | West Hazleton | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 52 | Laurel Run | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Avoca | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 53 (tie) | Kingston | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 53 (tie) | West Wyoming | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 56 | Nanticoke | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 | Hazleton | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 58 | Larksville | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 | Hazle Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Avoca
How long is the average commute in Avoca?
Workers who live in Avoca, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avoca without a car?
4.5% of households in Avoca have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avoca?
9.8% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Avoca worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avoca 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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