How long is the commute from Moosic, PA?
Workers who live in Moosic, PA take an average of 14.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Moosic get to work
| Means of transportation | Moosic | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.2% (±7.1 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.7 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±3.3 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±5.9 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Moosic, the average commute is lower than in Lackawanna County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Moosic, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lackawanna County, Moosic ranks 40 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2532 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moosic
| Vehicles available | Moosic | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±6.4 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±9.9 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±10.0 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.6% (±5.4 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Moosic, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (9.4%).
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 Moosic
| Moosic | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±5.9 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±3.6 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±6.1 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Moosic, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (87.5%).
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 Moosic
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moosic | — | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Old Forge | 2.1 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Avoca | 2.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Taylor | 2.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Dupont | 2.9 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston Township | 3.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| Duryea | 3.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Hughestown | 3.9 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Scranton | 3.9 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Old Forge, PA (21.3 minutes), Avoca, PA (21.8 minutes), Taylor, PA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | La Plume Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Olyphant | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 36 | Blakely | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 37 | Dunmore | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 | Clarks Summit | 16.9 minutes (±1.8) |
| 39 | Throop | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Moosic | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Moosic
How long is the average commute in Moosic?
Workers who live in Moosic, PA take an average of 14.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moosic without a car?
9.5% of households in Moosic have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moosic?
13.7% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Moosic worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moosic borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moosic borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moosic 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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Figures last updated on .
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