How long is the commute from Emerald Lakes, PA?
Workers who live in Emerald Lakes, PA take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±11.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Emerald Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Emerald Lakes | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.1% (±11.8 points) | 72.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.6% (±9.8 points) | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±8.8 points) | 11.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Emerald Lakes, the average commute is not measurably different from Monroe County (38.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emerald Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Monroe County (3.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Emerald Lakes ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emerald Lakes
| Vehicles available | Emerald Lakes | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±4.1 points) | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.1% (±10.8 points) | 29.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.5% (±13.3 points) | 38.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.9% (±17.9 points) | 26.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Emerald Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monroe County (5.5%).
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 Emerald Lakes
| Emerald Lakes | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±8.8 points) | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±2.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±6.1 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Emerald Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monroe County (92.8%).
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 Emerald Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Lakes | — | 32.5 minutes (±11.8) | — |
| Mount Pocono | 3.9 mi | 34.9 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tunkhannock Township (Monroe County) | 5.1 mi | 35.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pocono Township | 5.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 6.1 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra View | 6.5 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Coolbaugh Township | 7.3 mi | 38.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township (Monroe County) | 7.3 mi | 40.8 minutes (±14.7) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Mountain Lake | 7.6 mi | 42.2 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Estates | 45.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Indian Mountain Lake | 42.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Effort | 40.6 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Sun Valley | 37.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Sierra View | 36.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Brodheadsville | 34.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Emerald Lakes | 32.5 minutes (±11.8) |
| 8 | Arlington Heights | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) |
Emerald Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Tobyhanna 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 Emerald Lakes
How long is the average commute in Emerald Lakes?
Workers who live in Emerald Lakes, PA take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emerald Lakes without a car?
3.5% of households in Emerald Lakes have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emerald Lakes?
16.3% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Emerald Lakes worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Lakes CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Lakes CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emerald Lakes 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 Emerald Lakes CDP, Pennsylvania (place:23540, 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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