How long is the commute from Chinchilla, PA?
Workers who live in Chinchilla, PA take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Chinchilla get to work
| Means of transportation | Chinchilla | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.2% (±6.5 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±5.7 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±4.6 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Chinchilla, the average commute is lower than in 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 Chinchilla, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lackawanna County, Chinchilla ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 362 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chinchilla
| Vehicles available | Chinchilla | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±5.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±12.0 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±11.3 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±10.5 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Chinchilla, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (9.4%).
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 Chinchilla
| Chinchilla | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±4.6 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±5.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±8.9 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chinchilla, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (87.5%).
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 Chinchilla
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinchilla | — | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Clarks Green | 1.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dickson City | 2.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clarks Summit | 2.1 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 3.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Blakely | 3.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glenburn Township | 4.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| North Abington Township | 5.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Waverly Township, PA (27.6 minutes), Glenburn Township, PA (24.7 minutes), North Abington Township, PA (23.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Cobb | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 2 | Simpson | 23.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 3 | Big Bass Lake | 17.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Chinchilla | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Chinchilla is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside South Abington Township, whose figures include it.
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 Chinchilla
How long is the average commute in Chinchilla?
Workers who live in Chinchilla, PA take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chinchilla without a car?
3.7% of households in Chinchilla have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chinchilla?
5.8% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Chinchilla worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinchilla CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinchilla CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chinchilla CDP, 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 Chinchilla CDP, Pennsylvania (place:13480, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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