How long is the commute from Hazleton, PA?
Workers who live in Hazleton, PA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
3.4% work from home.
17.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Households without a car
- 17.1%
How people in Hazleton get to work
| Means of transportation | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.6% (±5.2 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.7% (±4.8 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Hazleton, 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 Hazleton, 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, Hazleton ranks 57 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2159 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hazleton
| Vehicles available | Hazleton | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.1% (±4.2 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±4.7 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% (±4.6 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±3.5 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Hazleton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hazleton
| Hazleton | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.4% (±2.1 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±2.8 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±3.4 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hazleton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hazleton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazleton | — | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Hazle Township | 2.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harleigh | 2.5 mi | 13.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Banks Township (Carbon County) | 3.1 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Hazleton | 3.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Meadows | 3.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| McAdoo | 3.6 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Jeddo | 4.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Conyngham | 5.4 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Harleigh, PA (13.0 minutes), Conyngham, PA (15.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beaver Meadows, PA (25.1 minutes), McAdoo, PA (26.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | West Hazleton | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 52 | Laurel Run | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Avoca | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 53 (tie) | Kingston | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 53 (tie) | West Wyoming | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 56 | Nanticoke | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 | Hazleton | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 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) |
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 Hazleton
How long is the average commute in Hazleton?
Workers who live in Hazleton, PA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hazleton without a car?
17.1% of households in Hazleton have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hazleton?
3.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Hazleton worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hazleton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hazleton city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hazleton city, 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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