How long is the commute from Middletown (community), PA?
Workers who live in Middletown (community), PA take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
17.8% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Middletown (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Middletown (community) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.5% (±6.0 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.0 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.8% (±4.6 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Middletown (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Middletown (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Middletown (community) ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 203 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Middletown (community)
| Vehicles available | Middletown (community) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±2.6 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±5.6 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% (±7.5 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.1% (±5.7 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Middletown (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Middletown (community)
| Middletown (community) | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.8% (±4.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.6 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±2.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Middletown (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northampton County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Middletown (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown (community) | — | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Freemansburg | 1.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Bethlehem | 2.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard | 3.5 mi | 46.8 minutes (±22.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Saucon Township | 3.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Northampton County) | 4.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Nazareth Township | 4.3 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Palmer Heights | 4.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hellertown | 4.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freemansburg, PA (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lower Nazareth Township, PA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Orchard | 46.8 minutes (±22.8) |
| 2 | Raubsville | 40.4 minutes (±11.3) |
| 3 | Chestnut Hill | 29.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Cherryville | 26.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Morgan Hill | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) |
| 6 | Middletown (community) | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Belfast | 22.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Palmer Heights | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Eastlawn Gardens | 19.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Middletown (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bethlehem 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 Middletown (community)
How long is the average commute in Middletown (community)?
Workers who live in Middletown (community), PA take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Middletown (community) without a car?
3.4% of households in Middletown (community) have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Middletown (community)?
17.8% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Middletown (community) worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middletown CDP, 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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