How long is the commute from Highspire, PA?
Workers who live in Highspire, PA take an average of 23.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.6% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.5 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.6%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Highspire get to work
| Means of transportation | Highspire | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±5.3 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±4.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.6% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Highspire, the average commute is not measurably different from Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highspire, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Highspire ranks 22 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1847 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highspire
| Vehicles available | Highspire | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±5.0 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% (±9.3 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.7% (±8.8 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±5.5 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Highspire, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dauphin County (9.4%).
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 Highspire
| Highspire | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.6% (±5.1 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.6% (±4.2 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±5.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highspire, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dauphin County (90.3%).
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 Highspire
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highspire | — | 23.5 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Lower Swatara Township | 1.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bressler | 2.4 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Steelton | 2.4 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Enhaut | 2.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 2.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 3.0 mi | 21.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Royalton | 3.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Green | 3.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bressler, PA (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Berrysburg | 26.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 17 | Halifax | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 18 | Hummelstown | 25.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 19 | Middle Paxton Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Lykens Township | 23.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Londonderry Township (Dauphin County) | 23.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 22 (tie) | Highspire | 23.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Royalton | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 25 | Gratz | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 26 | West Hanover Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Lower Swatara Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 28 | Paxtang | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Highspire
How long is the average commute in Highspire?
Workers who live in Highspire, PA take an average of 23.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highspire without a car?
7.2% of households in Highspire have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highspire?
9.6% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Highspire worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highspire 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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