How long is the commute from Luzerne, PA?
Workers who live in Luzerne, PA take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
15.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 15.4%
How people in Luzerne get to work
| Means of transportation | Luzerne | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±9.0 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±4.7 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Luzerne, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Luzerne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Luzerne ranks 61 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2249 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Luzerne
| Vehicles available | Luzerne | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% (±8.7 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.3% (±9.3 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.4% (±8.0 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±7.2 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Luzerne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Luzerne
| Luzerne | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±8.0 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.2 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±5.2 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Luzerne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
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 Luzerne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luzerne | — | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Pringle | 0.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Courtdale | 0.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Swoyersville | 1.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 1.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 1.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edwardsville | 2.0 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Trucksville | 2.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Larksville | 2.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) | 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 Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 53 (tie) | West Wyoming | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 56 | Nanticoke | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 | Hazleton | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 58 | Larksville | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 | Hazle Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 60 | Wilkes-Barre | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 61 | Luzerne | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 62 | Plains Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 63 | Warrior Run | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 64 | Forty Fort | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 65 | Courtdale | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 66 (tie) | Edwardsville | 19.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 66 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Luzerne
How long is the average commute in Luzerne?
Workers who live in Luzerne, PA take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Luzerne without a car?
15.4% of households in Luzerne have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Luzerne?
14.9% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Luzerne worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luzerne borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luzerne borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Luzerne 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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