How long is the commute from Easton, PA?
Workers who live in Easton, PA take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Easton get to work
| Means of transportation | Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.8% (±3.2 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.3 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±2.6 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Easton, the average commute is not measurably different from Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Easton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Easton ranks 15 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 985 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Easton
| Vehicles available | Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±2.9 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±4.1 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±3.8 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.0% (±2.9 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Easton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Easton
| Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±2.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Easton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northampton County (90.8%).
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 Easton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easton | — | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| West Easton | 1.1 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Wilson | 1.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 1.5 mi | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Phillipsburg Town | 2.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Glendon | 2.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township | 2.5 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Heights | 2.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Chestnut Hill | 2.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Easton, PA (19.1 minutes), Palmer Heights, PA (22.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Lower Nazareth Township | 30.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Pen Argyl | 29.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | Bushkill Township | 29.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Lehigh Township (Northampton County) | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Walnutport | 28.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Palmer Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Easton | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Northampton | 27.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 | Tatamy | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 18 (tie) | Lower Saucon Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Moore Township | 27.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Bangor | 27.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Allen Township | 26.5 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Easton
How long is the average commute in Easton?
Workers who live in Easton, PA take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Easton without a car?
10.8% of households in Easton have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Easton?
15.1% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Easton worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Easton city, 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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