How long is the commute from Mercersburg, PA?
Workers who live in Mercersburg, PA take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±6.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Mercersburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Mercersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±5.7 points) | 78.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±4.7 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±2.9 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Mercersburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mercersburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Mercersburg ranks 4 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 602 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mercersburg
| Vehicles available | Mercersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±3.0 points) | 4.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±8.8 points) | 29.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±9.0 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±5.6 points) | 30.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Mercersburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (4.6%).
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 Mercersburg
| Mercersburg | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±2.9 points) | 10.0% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±6.0 points) | 89.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mercersburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (89.1%).
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 Mercersburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercersburg | — | 30.4 minutes (±6.7) | — |
| Peters Township (Franklin County) | 3.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 4.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 6.8 mi | 38.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ayr Township | 7.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| St. Thomas Township | 8.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| McConnellsburg | 8.5 mi | 15.5 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Greencastle | 9.8 mi | 18.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Todd Township (Fulton County) | 10 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McConnellsburg, PA (15.5 minutes), Greencastle, PA (18.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warren Township (Franklin County) | 38.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Montgomery Township (Franklin County) | 36.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Fannett Township | 35.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 4 | Mercersburg | 30.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 5 | Peters Township (Franklin County) | 30.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 6 | Metal Township | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 7 | Lurgan Township | 28.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Waynesboro | 27.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 10 | Washington Township (Franklin County) | 27.0 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Franklin 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 Mercersburg
How long is the average commute in Mercersburg?
Workers who live in Mercersburg, PA take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mercersburg without a car?
4.2% of households in Mercersburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mercersburg?
6.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Mercersburg worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mercersburg borough, Pennsylvania
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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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