How long is the commute from Freemansburg, PA?
Workers who live in Freemansburg, PA take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Freemansburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Freemansburg | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±8.2 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±6.7 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±8.0 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Freemansburg, the average commute is lower than in Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Freemansburg, 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, Freemansburg ranks 37 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2310 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Freemansburg
| Vehicles available | Freemansburg | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±3.7 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.0% (±7.2 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 66.2% (±10.4 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.2% (±4.4 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Freemansburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (6.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Freemansburg
| Freemansburg | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±8.0 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.1 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Freemansburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northampton County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Freemansburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freemansburg | — | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Middletown (community) | 1.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Bethlehem | 1.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Township | 2.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Lower Saucon Township | 3.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Hellertown | 3.2 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Fountain Hill | 3.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 4.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Old Orchard | 4.6 mi | 46.8 minutes (±22.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middletown (community), PA (24.8 minutes), Bethlehem Township, PA (26.1 minutes), Lower Saucon Township, PA (27.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Upper Nazareth Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 32 | Plainfield Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 33 | Bath | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Stockertown | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Bethlehem | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 36 | North Catasauqua | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 37 | Freemansburg | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 38 | West Easton | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 8 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 Freemansburg
How long is the average commute in Freemansburg?
Workers who live in Freemansburg, PA take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Freemansburg without a car?
5.6% of households in Freemansburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Freemansburg?
15.7% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Freemansburg worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freemansburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freemansburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Freemansburg 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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