How long is the commute from Messiah College, PA?
Workers who live in Messiah College, PA take an average of 9.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
59.5% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 9.8 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Messiah College get to work
| Means of transportation | Messiah College | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 26.0% (±10.0 points) | 71.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.6 points) | 6.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 59.5% (±12.2 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Messiah College, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Messiah College, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Messiah College ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 396 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Messiah College
| Vehicles available | Messiah College | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | 5.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.0% (±50.0 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% (±50.0 points) | 41.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | 20.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Messiah College, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (5.0%).
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 Messiah College
| Messiah College | Cumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±5.9 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 50.0% (±50.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 50.0% (±50.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Messiah College, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland County (92.2%).
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 Messiah College
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah College | — | 9.8 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Monaghan Township | 2.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Carroll Township (York County) | 3.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Mechanicsburg | 3.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Dillsburg | 4.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lower Allen Township | 4.6 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Shiremanstown | 4.7 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Monroe Township (Cumberland County) | 4.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Franklintown | 6.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monaghan Township, PA (24.6 minutes), Carroll Township (York County), PA (26.8 minutes), Mechanicsburg, PA (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Fairview | 32.7 minutes (±19.7) |
| 2 | Schlusser | 22.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Lower Allen | 19.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 | Enola | 19.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Boiling Springs | 17.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Shippensburg University | 11.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Messiah College | 9.8 minutes (±2.1) |
Messiah College is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Allen Township, whose figures include it.
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 Messiah College
How long is the average commute in Messiah College?
Workers who live in Messiah College, PA take an average of 9.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Messiah College without a car?
0.0% of households in Messiah College have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Messiah College?
13.1% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Messiah College worked from home, and 50.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Messiah College CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Messiah College CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Messiah College CDP, 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 Messiah College CDP, Pennsylvania (place:48868, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .