How long is the commute from Moscow, PA?
Workers who live in Moscow, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Moscow get to work
| Means of transportation | Moscow | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.2% (±6.5 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.9% (±4.3 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±5.3 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Moscow, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Moscow, 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, Moscow ranks 27 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2111 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Moscow
| Vehicles available | Moscow | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±9.5 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±8.9 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±5.9 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Moscow, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lackawanna County (9.4%).
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 Moscow
| Moscow | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±5.3 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±7.1 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±7.6 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Moscow, 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 Moscow
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow | — | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Elmhurst Township | 2.7 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Covington Township (Lackawanna County) | 3.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Roaring Brook Township | 3.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Brook Township | 5.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Mount Cobb | 6.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton Township | 6.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dunmore | 6.4 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dunmore, PA (17.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring Brook Township, PA (28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | North Abington Township | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Clifton Township | 23.2 minutes (±9.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Madison Township (Lackawanna County) | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Dalton | 22.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Archbald | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 26 | Taylor | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 | Moscow | 21.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 | Old Forge | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Scott Township (Lackawanna County) | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 30 | Clarks Green | 20.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 31 | Carbondale | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Jermyn | 19.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 32 (tie) | Scranton | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 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 Moscow
How long is the average commute in Moscow?
Workers who live in Moscow, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Moscow without a car?
2.7% of households in Moscow have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Moscow?
15.3% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Moscow worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Moscow 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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