How long is the commute from Great Bend, PA?
Workers who live in Great Bend, PA take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.5% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
14.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 14.9%
How people in Great Bend get to work
| Means of transportation | Great Bend | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.5% (±12.2 points) | 75.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±7.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Great Bend, the average commute is lower than in Susquehanna County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Great Bend, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Susquehanna County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Susquehanna County, Great Bend ranks 40 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2355 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Great Bend
| Vehicles available | Great Bend | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.9% (±6.2 points) | 5.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±9.6 points) | 32.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±7.6 points) | 38.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.9% (±5.6 points) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Great Bend, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Susquehanna County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Great Bend
| Great Bend | Susquehanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.4% (±4.8 points) | 92.0% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.2% (±7.6 points) | 88.4% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Great Bend, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Susquehanna County (88.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Great Bend
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend | — | 19.4 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Hallstead | 0.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Great Bend Township | 3.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Liberty Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.3 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Oakland Township (Susquehanna County) | 5.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Conklin | 6.6 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Susquehanna County) | 6.8 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| New Milford | 6.8 mi | 24.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Oakland | 7.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Bend Township, PA (25.2 minutes), Liberty Township (Susquehanna County), PA (31.1 minutes), Franklin Township (Susquehanna County), PA (31.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Susquehanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Lanesboro | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 35 | Forest City | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 36 | Silver Lake Township | 22.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 37 | Little Meadows | 22.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 38 | Montrose | 21.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 39 | Hallstead | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 40 | Great Bend | 19.4 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 7 of 40 places in Susquehanna 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 Great Bend
How long is the average commute in Great Bend?
Workers who live in Great Bend, PA take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Great Bend without a car?
14.9% of households in Great Bend have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Great Bend?
20.1% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Great Bend worked from home, and 74.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Bend borough, 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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