How long is the commute from Lykens, PA?
Workers who live in Lykens, PA take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Lykens get to work
| Means of transportation | Lykens | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.2% (±11.6 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 24.4% (±16.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.1 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±4.4 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±8.1 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Lykens, the average commute is higher than in Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lykens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Lykens ranks 11 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 662 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lykens
| Vehicles available | Lykens | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±6.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±13.4 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±7.6 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±7.0 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Lykens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dauphin County (9.4%).
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 Lykens
| Lykens | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±8.1 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±6.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 76.3% (±8.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lykens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Dauphin County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lykens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lykens | — | 29.9 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Wiconisco Township | 1.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gratz | 3.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Jefferson Township (Dauphin County) | 3.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Township (Dauphin County) | 4.0 mi | 38.9 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Rush Township (Dauphin County) | 4.2 mi | 35.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lykens Township | 4.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown | 4.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 4.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gratz, PA (22.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Williams Township (Dauphin County), PA (38.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pillow | 33.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Dauphin County) | 33.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Upper Paxton Township | 32.7 minutes (±7.8) |
| 8 | Williamstown | 31.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Jackson Township (Dauphin County) | 31.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Reed Township | 31.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Lykens | 29.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Elizabethville | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 13 | Wiconisco Township | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 (tie) | Halifax Township | 27.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Mifflin Township (Dauphin County) | 27.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Berrysburg | 26.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 17 | Halifax | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Lykens
How long is the average commute in Lykens?
Workers who live in Lykens, PA take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lykens without a car?
13.6% of households in Lykens have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lykens?
19.2% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Lykens worked from home, and 76.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lykens borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lykens borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lykens 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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