How long is the commute from Forty Fort, PA?
Workers who live in Forty Fort, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
10.7% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Forty Fort get to work
| Means of transportation | Forty Fort | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±6.4 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±5.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.7% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Forty Fort, the average commute is lower than in Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Forty Fort, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Forty Fort ranks 64 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2293 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forty Fort
| Vehicles available | Forty Fort | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±7.7 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±7.3 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±6.4 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Forty Fort, 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 Forty Fort
| Forty Fort | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.7% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.4 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±2.3 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forty Fort, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Luzerne County (87.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forty Fort
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forty Fort | — | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Plains | 1.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 1.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swoyersville | 1.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Luzerne | 1.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pringle | 1.5 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hilldale | 2.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Courtdale | 2.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 2.2 mi | 32.1 minutes (±28.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hilldale, PA (14.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Larksville | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 | Hazle Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 60 | Wilkes-Barre | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 61 | Luzerne | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 62 | Plains Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 63 | Warrior Run | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 64 | Forty Fort | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 | Courtdale | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 66 (tie) | Edwardsville | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 66 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 68 | Jenkins Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Laflin | 18.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 70 | Pringle | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Forty Fort
How long is the average commute in Forty Fort?
Workers who live in Forty Fort, PA take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forty Fort without a car?
1.6% of households in Forty Fort have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forty Fort?
10.7% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Forty Fort worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forty Fort borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forty Fort borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forty Fort 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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