How long is the commute from Fairmount Township, PA?
Workers who live in Fairmount Township, PA take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
90.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
8.4% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.4 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Fairmount Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmount Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 90.6% (±5.5 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.4% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Fairmount Township, the average commute is higher than in Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmount Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Fairmount Township ranks 7 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 177 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmount Township
| Vehicles available | Fairmount Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.3 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% (±9.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±11.2 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.7% (±8.2 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Fairmount Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Fairmount Township
| Fairmount Township | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.4% (±5.2 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.5 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±5.9 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmount Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
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 Fairmount Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Township | — | 36.4 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Ross Township (Luzerne County) | 4.1 mi | 34.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | 5.3 mi | 35.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Huntington Township (Luzerne County) | 7.7 mi | 37.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Columbus | 8.3 mi | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | 8.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Union Township (Luzerne County) | 8.6 mi | 38.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Benton | 9.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hunlock Township | 9.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Benton Township (Columbia County), PA (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Creek Village | 44.2 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | New Columbus | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Dorrance Township | 38.4 minutes (±15.4) |
| 4 | Union Township (Luzerne County) | 38.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Huntington Township (Luzerne County) | 37.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Harveys Lake | 36.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Fairmount Township | 36.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Penn Lake Park | 35.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Conyngham Township (Luzerne County) | 34.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 10 | Ross Township (Luzerne County) | 34.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Dennison Township | 32.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 (tie) | Buck Township | 32.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Franklin Township (Luzerne County) | 32.2 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Fairmount Township
How long is the average commute in Fairmount Township?
Workers who live in Fairmount Township, PA take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmount Township without a car?
3.3% of households in Fairmount Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmount Township?
8.4% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Fairmount Township worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount township, Luzerne County, 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 Fairmount township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:24752, in state:42 county:079).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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