How long is the commute from Blakely, PA?
Workers who live in Blakely, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Blakely get to work
| Means of transportation | Blakely | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±10.2 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 18.2% (±11.5 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±4.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±5.0 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Blakely, the average commute is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blakely, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lackawanna County, Blakely ranks 36 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2422 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blakely
| Vehicles available | Blakely | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±7.4 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% (±7.2 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±7.4 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Blakely, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (9.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blakely
| Blakely | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±5.0 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.1% (±7.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±7.5 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blakely, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (87.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blakely
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakely | — | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Dickson City | 2.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Olyphant | 2.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Archbald | 3.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Throop | 3.3 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Chinchilla | 3.4 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup | 3.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jermyn | 4.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jessup, PA (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Clarks Green | 20.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 31 | Carbondale | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Jermyn | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 32 (tie) | Scranton | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 | La Plume Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Olyphant | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 36 | Blakely | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Dunmore | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 | Clarks Summit | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Throop | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Moosic | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 11 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Blakely
How long is the average commute in Blakely?
Workers who live in Blakely, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blakely without a car?
10.5% of households in Blakely have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blakely?
9.2% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Blakely worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blakely borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blakely borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blakely 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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