How long is the commute from Clarks Summit, PA?
Workers who live in Clarks Summit, PA take an average of 16.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Clarks Summit get to work
| Means of transportation | Clarks Summit | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±9.2 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±5.1 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±3.1 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±7.7 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Clarks Summit, 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 Clarks Summit, 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, Clarks Summit ranks 38 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2487 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clarks Summit
| Vehicles available | Clarks Summit | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±9.3 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.0% (±9.7 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±6.6 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Clarks Summit, 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 Summit
| Clarks Summit | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±7.7 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.5 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Clarks Summit, 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 Summit
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Summit | — | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Clarks Green | 0.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| South Abington Township | 1.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Chinchilla | 2.1 mi | 17.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Waverly Township | 2.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Glenburn Township | 2.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Dalton | 3.7 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Dickson City | 4.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township | 4.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Abington Township, PA (26.0 minutes), Waverly Township, PA (27.6 minutes), Glenburn Township, PA (24.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 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 Summit
How long is the average commute in Clarks Summit?
Workers who live in Clarks Summit, PA take an average of 16.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clarks Summit without a car?
4.2% of households in Clarks Summit have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clarks Summit?
15.2% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Clarks Summit worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Summit borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Summit borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clarks Summit 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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