How long is the commute from Greencastle, PA?
Workers who live in Greencastle, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Greencastle get to work
| Means of transportation | Greencastle | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±6.7 points) | 78.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±3.8 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.4 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Greencastle, the average commute is lower than in Franklin County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greencastle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Greencastle ranks 19 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2423 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greencastle
| Vehicles available | Greencastle | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.1 points) | 4.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±7.4 points) | 29.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±6.4 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±5.5 points) | 30.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Greencastle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (4.6%).
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 Greencastle
| Greencastle | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | 10.0% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±6.6 points) | 93.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±6.4 points) | 89.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Greencastle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (89.1%).
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 Greencastle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greencastle | — | 18.4 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Antrim Township | 3.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| State Line | 4.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Maugansville | 6.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 7.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Paramount-Long Meadow | 7.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Waynesboro | 8.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 9.2 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Guilford Township | 9.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Antrim Township, PA (23.4 minutes), State Line, PA (25.6 minutes), Maugansville, MD (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Greene Township (Franklin County) | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Letterkenny Township | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Antrim Township | 23.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Guilford Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Hamilton Township (Franklin County) | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Orrstown | 19.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 19 | Greencastle | 18.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 20 | Quincy Township | 16.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Chambersburg | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Greencastle
How long is the average commute in Greencastle?
Workers who live in Greencastle, PA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greencastle without a car?
2.8% of households in Greencastle have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greencastle?
11.0% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Greencastle worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greencastle 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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