How long is the commute from Montgomery, PA?
Workers who live in Montgomery, PA take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Montgomery get to work
| Means of transportation | Montgomery | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.7% (±7.2 points) | 77.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±6.2 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Montgomery, the average commute is higher than in Lycoming County (21.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montgomery, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lycoming County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lycoming County, Montgomery ranks 17 of 52 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 700 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montgomery
| Vehicles available | Montgomery | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±8.1 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.4 points) | 35.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±7.7 points) | 22.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Montgomery, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lycoming County (9.7%).
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 Montgomery
| Montgomery | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±5.1 points) | 8.7% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.6 points) | 87.9% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Montgomery, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lycoming County (87.9%).
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 Montgomery
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | — | 29.6 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Clinton Township (Lycoming County) | 2.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Brady Township (Lycoming County) | 3.8 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 4.3 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Dewart | 4.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Muncy | 4.8 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 5.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montoursville | 5.6 mi | 17.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Muncy Creek Township | 5.7 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clinton Township (Lycoming County), PA (22.1 minutes), Delaware Township (Northumberland County), PA (22.0 minutes), Muncy, PA (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cogan House Township | 31.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Lewis Township (Lycoming County) | 31.4 minutes (±8.8) |
| 13 | Pine Township (Lycoming County) | 31.0 minutes (±7.4) |
| 14 | Washington Township (Lycoming County) | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | Brady Township (Lycoming County) | 29.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 16 | Franklin Township (Lycoming County) | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Montgomery | 29.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Fairfield Township (Lycoming County) | 29.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Jackson Township (Lycoming County) | 29.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 (tie) | Eldred Township (Lycoming County) | 28.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 20 (tie) | Plunketts Creek Township | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Anthony Township (Lycoming County) | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 23 | Picture Rocks | 27.8 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 13 of 52 places in Lycoming 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 Montgomery
How long is the average commute in Montgomery?
Workers who live in Montgomery, PA take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montgomery without a car?
4.3% of households in Montgomery have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montgomery?
9.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Montgomery worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery 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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