How long is the commute from East Prospect, PA?
Workers who live in East Prospect, PA take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in East Prospect get to work
| Means of transportation | East Prospect | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±7.8 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±5.7 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In East Prospect, the average commute is not measurably different from York County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Prospect, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, East Prospect ranks 32 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 986 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Prospect
| Vehicles available | East Prospect | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±6.5 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±8.6 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±10.2 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±8.2 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In East Prospect, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (5.9%).
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 East Prospect
| East Prospect | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±4.2 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±4.4 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±4.4 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Prospect, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 East Prospect
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Prospect | — | 27.8 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Lower Windsor Township | 1.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Yorkana | 3.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville | 3.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Columbia | 4.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hallam | 4.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Windsor | 5.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hellam Township | 5.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Manor Township (Lancaster County) | 5.7 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wrightsville, PA (22.8 minutes), Columbia, PA (23.7 minutes), Hallam, PA (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Washington Township (York County) | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 | Seven Valleys | 29.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 28 | Lower Windsor Township | 28.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Winterstown | 28.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Conewago Township (York County) | 28.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 31 | Dover Township | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 32 | East Prospect | 27.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 33 | Railroad | 27.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 34 | Jackson Township (York County) | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Wellsville | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 (tie) | Springfield Township (York County) | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Dillsburg | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 37 (tie) | Franklin Township (York County) | 26.9 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 East Prospect
How long is the average commute in East Prospect?
Workers who live in East Prospect, PA take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Prospect without a car?
5.4% of households in East Prospect have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Prospect?
5.5% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in East Prospect worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prospect borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Prospect 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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Figures last updated on .
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