How long is the commute from Hellertown, PA?
Workers who live in Hellertown, PA take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
18.8% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Hellertown get to work
| Means of transportation | Hellertown | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±5.8 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.8% (±5.4 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Hellertown, the average commute is not measurably different from Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hellertown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Hellertown ranks 26 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1397 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hellertown
| Vehicles available | Hellertown | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±4.7 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% (±5.0 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±5.8 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±4.4 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Hellertown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Hellertown
| Hellertown | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.8% (±5.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±4.3 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hellertown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northampton County (90.8%).
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 Hellertown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellertown | — | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Lower Saucon Township | 1.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Freemansburg | 3.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Fountain Hill | 3.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 3.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| DeSales University | 3.7 mi | 13.5 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Springfield Township (Bucks County) | 4.2 mi | 38.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Middletown (community) | 4.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Saucon Township | 4.7 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freemansburg, PA (19.8 minutes), DeSales University, PA (13.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Springfield Township (Bucks County), PA (38.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bangor | 27.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Allen Township | 26.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 22 | East Allen Township | 26.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Bethlehem Township | 26.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 24 | Wind Gap | 26.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 25 (tie) | Glendon | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 25 (tie) | Hellertown | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 25 (tie) | Roseto | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 28 | Chapman | 25.6 minutes (±6.4) |
| 29 | Wilson | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 31 | Upper Nazareth Township | 24.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 32 | Plainfield Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 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 Hellertown
How long is the average commute in Hellertown?
Workers who live in Hellertown, PA take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hellertown without a car?
11.5% of households in Hellertown have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hellertown?
18.8% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Hellertown worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hellertown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hellertown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hellertown 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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Figures last updated on .
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