How long is the commute from Jonestown, PA?
Workers who live in Jonestown, PA take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Jonestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jonestown | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±9.9 points) | 74.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.3% (±8.8 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±5.7 points) | 12.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Jonestown, the average commute is not measurably different from Lebanon County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jonestown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lebanon County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lebanon County, Jonestown ranks 14 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2078 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jonestown
| Vehicles available | Jonestown | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.3% (±9.4 points) | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±9.6 points) | 38.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±10.6 points) | 22.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Jonestown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lebanon County (6.5%).
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 Jonestown
| Jonestown | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±5.7 points) | 12.0% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.7 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±3.6 points) | 87.7% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jonestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lebanon County (87.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jonestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonestown | — | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 1.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fredericksburg | 3.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township (Lebanon County) | 3.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Lebanon Township | 4.5 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Lebanon County) | 4.6 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sand Hill | 4.7 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Annville Township | 4.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Lebanon Township | 5.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | West Cornwall Township | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Cleona | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 10 | Jackson Township (Lebanon County) | 23.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | West Lebanon Township | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Union Township (Lebanon County) | 23.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 13 | North Annville Township | 22.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Jonestown | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Swatara Township (Lebanon County) | 21.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 16 | North Lebanon Township | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 17 | South Londonderry Township | 21.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | South Lebanon Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 19 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Lebanon | 20.6 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Lebanon 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 Jonestown
How long is the average commute in Jonestown?
Workers who live in Jonestown, PA take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jonestown without a car?
1.4% of households in Jonestown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jonestown?
10.8% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Jonestown worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonestown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonestown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonestown 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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