How long is the commute from Hometown, PA?
Workers who live in Hometown, PA take an average of 31.1 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.
9.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±9.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Hometown get to work
| Means of transportation | Hometown | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±13.7 points) | 77.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±10.4 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.5% (±9.1 points) | 7.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Hometown, the average commute is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hometown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Schuylkill County, Hometown ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hometown
| Vehicles available | Hometown | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.7 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±14.3 points) | 32.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±22.6 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±15.4 points) | 24.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Hometown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Schuylkill County (8.0%).
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 Hometown
| Hometown | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.5% (±9.1 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±5.2 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±6.5 points) | 86.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hometown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (86.7%).
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 Hometown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hometown | — | 31.1 minutes (±9.4) | — |
| Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | 2.6 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tamaqua | 3.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 3.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Delano Township | 4.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kline Township | 5.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Lansford | 5.4 mi | 44.4 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| McAdoo | 5.5 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Walker Township (Schuylkill County) | 6.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kline Township, PA (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Wynonah | 33.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Hometown | 31.1 minutes (±9.4) |
| 3 | Hegins | 24.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Shenandoah Heights | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 5 | Valley View (Schuylkill County) | 19.7 minutes (±4.5) |
Hometown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Rush Township (Schuylkill County), whose figures include it.
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 Hometown
How long is the average commute in Hometown?
Workers who live in Hometown, PA take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hometown without a car?
0.0% of households in Hometown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hometown?
9.5% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Hometown worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hometown CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hometown CDP, Pennsylvania (place:35448, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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