How long is the commute from Carlisle, PA?
Workers who live in Carlisle, PA take an average of 18.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
12.2% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.6 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in Carlisle get to work
| Means of transportation | Carlisle | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±3.8 points) | 71.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.2% (±2.6 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.1% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Carlisle, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Carlisle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Carlisle ranks 29 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2413 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Carlisle
| Vehicles available | Carlisle | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±2.6 points) | 5.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±4.2 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±4.7 points) | 41.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±2.9 points) | 20.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Carlisle, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cumberland County (5.0%).
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 Carlisle
| Carlisle | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±2.3 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±2.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±2.7 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Carlisle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Cumberland County (92.2%).
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 Carlisle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | — | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| North Middleton Township | 3.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Schlusser | 3.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Springs | 4.4 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Middleton Township | 4.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 5.3 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Frankford Township | 5.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Mount Holly Springs | 6.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| West Pennsboro Township | 6.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Middleton Township, PA (22.9 minutes), Lower Frankford Township, PA (27.4 minutes), Mount Holly Springs, PA (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Camp Hill | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 24 | Lemoyne | 20.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 25 | Shippensburg | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 26 | North Middleton Township | 19.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Upper Allen Township | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 28 | North Newton Township | 18.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 29 | Carlisle | 18.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 30 | Middlesex Township (Cumberland County) | 18.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 31 | New Cumberland | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 32 | Shiremanstown | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 33 | Shippensburg Township | 17.3 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 11 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 Carlisle
How long is the average commute in Carlisle?
Workers who live in Carlisle, PA take an average of 18.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Carlisle without a car?
10.6% of households in Carlisle have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Carlisle?
9.9% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Carlisle worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Carlisle borough, Pennsylvania (place:11272, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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