How long is the commute from Emmaus, PA?
Workers who live in Emmaus, PA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Emmaus get to work
| Means of transportation | Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±4.8 points) | 72.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Emmaus, the average commute is not measurably different from Lehigh County (24.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emmaus, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Lehigh County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lehigh County, Emmaus ranks 9 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1221 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emmaus
| Vehicles available | Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±2.1 points) | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% (±6.1 points) | 33.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±6.8 points) | 37.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±5.3 points) | 20.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Emmaus, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lehigh County (8.3%).
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 Emmaus
| Emmaus | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±4.6 points) | 14.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±2.3 points) | 90.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Emmaus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lehigh County (90.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Emmaus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus | — | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Dorneyville | 3.1 mi | 30.1 minutes (±10.8) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Milford Township | 3.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Macungie | 3.2 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wescosville | 3.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Macungie Township | 3.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Allentown | 4.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cetronia | 4.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Ancient Oaks | 4.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cetronia, PA (19.0 minutes), Ancient Oaks, PA (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Washington Township (Lehigh County) | 30.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Lower Milford Township | 29.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | North Whitehall Township | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Lower Macungie Township | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Slatington | 26.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Emmaus | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | Whitehall Township | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Coopersburg | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Coplay | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Upper Saucon Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | Allentown | 24.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 15 | Upper Milford Township | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Emmaus
How long is the average commute in Emmaus?
Workers who live in Emmaus, PA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emmaus without a car?
3.9% of households in Emmaus have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emmaus?
14.0% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Emmaus worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmaus 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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