How long is the commute from Bath, PA?
Workers who live in Bath, PA take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
9.5% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Bath get to work
| Means of transportation | Bath | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±5.0 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±3.3 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±3.5 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Bath, the average commute is lower than in Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bath, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Northampton County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Bath ranks 33 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1739 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bath
| Vehicles available | Bath | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.6 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.2% (±7.8 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.1% (±7.3 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±4.8 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Bath, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Bath
| Bath | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±3.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.9% (±5.7 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.1% (±6.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bath, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Northampton County (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bath
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | — | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Chapman | 2.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Allen Township | 2.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Nazareth Township | 3.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Moore Township | 3.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Nazareth Township | 3.9 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Nazareth | 4.1 mi | 30.4 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 4.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Allen Township | 5.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Nazareth Township, PA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Roseto | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 28 | Chapman | 25.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 29 | Wilson | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 31 | Upper Nazareth Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 32 | Plainfield Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 33 | Bath | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Stockertown | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Bethlehem | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 36 | North Catasauqua | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 37 | Freemansburg | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 38 | West Easton | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 12 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Bath
How long is the average commute in Bath?
Workers who live in Bath, PA take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bath without a car?
5.9% of households in Bath have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bath?
9.5% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Bath worked from home, and 83.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath 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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