How long is the commute from Clarks Green, PA?
Workers who live in Clarks Green, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Clarks Green get to work
| Means of transportation | Clarks Green | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±5.2 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±4.7 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Clarks Green, 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 Clarks Green, 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, Clarks Green ranks 30 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2290 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clarks Green
| Vehicles available | Clarks Green | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% (±7.6 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.3% (±9.1 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±6.6 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Clarks Green, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lackawanna County (9.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clarks Green
| Clarks Green | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±4.7 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±3.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clarks Green, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lackawanna County (87.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clarks Green
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Green | — | 20.0 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| South Abington Township | 0.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Clarks Summit | 0.9 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 1.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Chinchilla | 1.8 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Glenburn Township | 2.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dalton | 3.4 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dickson City | 3.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Abington Township | 3.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Abington Township, PA (26.0 minutes), Waverly Township, PA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Dalton | 22.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Archbald | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | Taylor | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 | Moscow | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 | Old Forge | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Clarks Green
How long is the average commute in Clarks Green?
Workers who live in Clarks Green, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clarks Green without a car?
3.6% of households in Clarks Green have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clarks Green?
14.6% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Clarks Green worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Green borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Green borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Green 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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