How long is the commute from Bethlehem, PA?
Workers who live in Bethlehem, PA take an average of 22.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Bethlehem get to work
| Means of transportation | Bethlehem | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±2.5 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±1.5 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Bethlehem, the average commute is lower than in Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bethlehem, the share commuting by public transportation is higher 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, Bethlehem ranks 35 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2056 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bethlehem
| Vehicles available | Bethlehem | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±1.4 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±2.4 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±2.2 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±1.3 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Bethlehem, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northampton County (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bethlehem
| Bethlehem | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±2.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bethlehem, 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 Bethlehem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem | — | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Freemansburg | 1.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Hill | 2.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown (community) | 2.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 3.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hellertown | 3.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 3.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township | 3.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Lower Saucon Township | 4.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bethlehem Township, PA (26.1 minutes), Lower Saucon Township, PA (27.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 10 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 Bethlehem
How long is the average commute in Bethlehem?
Workers who live in Bethlehem, PA take an average of 22.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bethlehem without a car?
10.7% of households in Bethlehem have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bethlehem?
17.2% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Bethlehem worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethlehem 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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