How long is the commute from Lower Allen, PA?
Workers who live in Lower Allen, PA take an average of 19.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
16.3% work from home.
10.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.8%
How people in Lower Allen get to work
| Means of transportation | Lower Allen | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.8% (±5.2 points) | 71.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.2 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±2.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lower Allen, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lower Allen, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Lower Allen ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 327 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lower Allen
| Vehicles available | Lower Allen | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% (±5.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% (±5.5 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±7.6 points) | 41.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±5.7 points) | 20.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lower Allen, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cumberland County (5.0%).
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 Lower Allen
| Lower Allen | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.3% (±4.7 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±4.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±5.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lower Allen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland County (92.2%).
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 Lower Allen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Allen | — | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Lemoyne | 1.2 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Cumberland | 1.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Hill | 1.7 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wormleysburg | 2.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shiremanstown | 2.8 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 3.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Fairview | 3.7 mi | 32.7 minutes (±19.7) | Not measurably different |
| Steelton | 4.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | 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 Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fairview | 32.7 minutes (±19.7) |
| 2 | Schlusser | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Lower Allen | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Enola | 19.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Boiling Springs | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Shippensburg University | 11.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Messiah College | 9.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Lower Allen is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lower Allen Township, 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 Lower Allen
How long is the average commute in Lower Allen?
Workers who live in Lower Allen, PA take an average of 19.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lower Allen without a car?
10.8% of households in Lower Allen have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lower Allen?
16.3% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Lower Allen worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lower Allen 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 Lower Allen CDP, Pennsylvania (place:44824, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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