How long is the commute from Gap, PA?
Workers who live in Gap, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
9.6% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Gap get to work
| Means of transportation | Gap | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.0% (±10.5 points) | 71.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.7% (±8.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.6% (±7.0 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±5.0 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Gap, the average commute is not measurably different from Lancaster County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gap, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lancaster County, Gap ranks 8 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gap
| Vehicles available | Gap | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±5.4 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±9.9 points) | 29.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.7% (±8.7 points) | 40.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±9.2 points) | 21.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Gap, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lancaster County (8.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gap
| Gap | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±5.0 points) | 11.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% (±3.2 points) | 92.3% (±0.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±3.8 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gap, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lancaster County (88.1%).
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 Gap
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gap | — | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Christiana | 2.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sadsbury Township (Lancaster County) | 3.5 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Sadsbury Township | 3.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Atglen | 3.8 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise Township (Lancaster County) | 4.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Paradise | 5.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bart Township | 5.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Intercourse | 5.5 mi | 11.5 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Intercourse, PA (11.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lampeter | 30.4 minutes (±10.6) |
| 3 | Willow Street | 29.6 minutes (±10.6) |
| 4 | Clay | 28.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Penryn | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Conestoga | 28.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Schoeneck | 26.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 8 | Gap | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Bowmansville | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Salunga | 25.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 11 | Paradise | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Maytown | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Rheems | 23.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Reinholds | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Lancaster County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gap is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Salisbury Township (Lancaster County), 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 Gap
How long is the average commute in Gap?
Workers who live in Gap, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gap without a car?
8.2% of households in Gap have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gap?
7.9% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Gap worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gap CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gap CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gap CDP, Pennsylvania
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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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