How long is the commute from Lansford, PA?
Workers who live in Lansford, PA take an average of 44.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
15.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 44.4 minutes (±10.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 15.7%
How people in Lansford get to work
| Means of transportation | Lansford | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.4% (±7.6 points) | 76.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±7.5 points) | 10.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±5.7 points) | 10.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lansford, the average commute is higher than in Carbon County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lansford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carbon County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carbon County, Lansford ranks 1 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lansford
| Vehicles available | Lansford | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.7% (±8.1 points) | 6.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% (±9.5 points) | 32.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±8.9 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.4% (±4.2 points) | 25.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lansford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Carbon County (6.4%).
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 Lansford
| Lansford | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±5.7 points) | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.4 points) | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±5.8 points) | 88.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lansford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carbon County (88.7%).
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 Lansford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansford | — | 44.4 minutes (±10.3) | — |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 1.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Summit Hill | 2.1 mi | 38.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tamaqua | 3.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Packer Township | 4.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±5.0) | Lower |
| Nesquehoning | 4.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.7 mi | 35.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hometown | 5.4 mi | 31.1 minutes (±9.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jim Thorpe | 5.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coaldale (Schuylkill County), PA (30.8 minutes), Tamaqua, PA (24.8 minutes), Packer Township, PA (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansford | 44.4 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Penn Forest Township | 42.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | East Penn Township | 40.8 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Summit Hill | 38.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Lower Towamensing Township | 34.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Kidder Township | 33.6 minutes (±9.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Lansford
How long is the average commute in Lansford?
Workers who live in Lansford, PA take an average of 44.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lansford without a car?
15.7% of households in Lansford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lansford?
9.3% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Lansford worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lansford borough, 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 Lansford borough, Pennsylvania (place:41464, 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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