How long is the commute from Lehighton, PA?
Workers who live in Lehighton, PA take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
3.6% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Lehighton get to work
| Means of transportation | Lehighton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.1% (±9.9 points) | 76.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 27.1% (±9.9 points) | 10.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±3.4 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lehighton, the average commute is lower than in Carbon County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lehighton, 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, Lehighton ranks 21 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1541 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lehighton
| Vehicles available | Lehighton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±3.8 points) | 6.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% (±10.6 points) | 32.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±8.8 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±8.3 points) | 25.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lehighton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carbon County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lehighton
| Lehighton | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.6 points) | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±4.0 points) | 88.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lehighton, 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 Lehighton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lehighton | — | 25.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Weissport | 0.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Weissport East | 1.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Parryville | 2.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 2.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 3.4 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Bowmanstown | 3.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jim Thorpe | 3.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Penn Township | 3.7 mi | 40.8 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Franklin Township (Carbon County), PA (32.0 minutes), East Penn Township, PA (40.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Parryville | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Bowmanstown | 27.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 17 | Towamensing Township | 27.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Lausanne Township | 26.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 19 | Weissport | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 | Beaver Meadows | 25.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Lehighton | 25.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 22 | East Side | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 23 | Banks Township (Carbon County) | 19.2 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 9 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 Lehighton
How long is the average commute in Lehighton?
Workers who live in Lehighton, PA take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lehighton without a car?
6.4% of households in Lehighton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lehighton?
3.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Lehighton worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lehighton 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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