How long is the commute from Macungie, PA?
Workers who live in Macungie, PA take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Macungie get to work
| Means of transportation | Macungie | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±7.5 points) | 72.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±2.0 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.4 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±5.5 points) | 14.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Macungie, the average commute is not measurably different from Lehigh County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Macungie, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lehigh County (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lehigh County, Macungie ranks 21 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1921 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Macungie
| Vehicles available | Macungie | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±9.1 points) | 33.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±11.3 points) | 37.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.0% (±6.0 points) | 20.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Macungie, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lehigh County (8.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Macungie
| Macungie | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±5.5 points) | 14.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±3.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±3.8 points) | 90.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Macungie, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lehigh County (90.0%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Macungie
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macungie | — | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Lower Macungie Township | 1.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Ancient Oaks | 2.2 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Milford Township | 2.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alburtis | 2.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wescosville | 3.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Emmaus | 3.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Trexlertown | 3.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Hereford | 4.5 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Trexlertown, PA (17.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Macungie Township, PA (27.0 minutes), Hereford, PA (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Upper Milford Township | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Alburtis | 24.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 18 | Weisenberg Township | 23.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 19 | Catasauqua | 23.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 20 | Fountain Hill | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Macungie | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 | Upper Macungie Township | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 23 | South Whitehall Township | 21.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 24 | Hanover Township (Lehigh County) | 19.5 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Lehigh 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 Macungie
How long is the average commute in Macungie?
Workers who live in Macungie, PA take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Macungie without a car?
3.7% of households in Macungie have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Macungie?
11.0% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Macungie worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macungie borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macungie borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Macungie 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 Macungie borough, Pennsylvania (place:46392, 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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