How long is the commute from Marietta, PA?
Workers who live in Marietta, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Marietta get to work
| Means of transportation | Marietta | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±5.7 points) | 71.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.3 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±2.6 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±4.4 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Marietta, the average commute is higher than in Lancaster County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marietta, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lancaster County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lancaster County, Marietta ranks 11 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 950 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marietta
| Vehicles available | Marietta | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±5.3 points) | 8.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±8.1 points) | 29.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% (±6.5 points) | 40.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±5.6 points) | 21.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Marietta, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lancaster County (8.6%).
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 Marietta
| Marietta | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±4.4 points) | 11.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 79.6% (±9.0 points) | 92.3% (±0.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.6% (±9.4 points) | 88.1% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marietta, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Lancaster County (88.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Marietta
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta | — | 28.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Maytown | 2.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| East Donegal Township | 2.0 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wrightsville | 2.5 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Hellam Township | 3.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Columbia | 3.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| West Hempfield Township | 4.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Joy | 4.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hallam | 4.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Maytown, PA (23.4 minutes), Wrightsville, PA (22.8 minutes), Columbia, PA (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lancaster County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Little Britain Township | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Fulton Township | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Christiana | 28.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Strasburg Township | 28.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 9 | West Lampeter Township | 28.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 | Clay Township (Lancaster County) | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | Marietta | 28.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | Conoy Township | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 | Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 14 | East Drumore Township | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Eden Township | 27.1 minutes (±6.7) |
| 16 | Pequea Township | 26.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Providence Township | 26.6 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Lancaster 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 Marietta
How long is the average commute in Marietta?
Workers who live in Marietta, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marietta without a car?
10.5% of households in Marietta have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marietta?
11.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Marietta worked from home, and 73.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marietta 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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