How long is the commute from Mountain Top, PA?
Workers who live in Mountain Top, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
22.1% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Mountain Top get to work
| Means of transportation | Mountain Top | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±5.3 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.6 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.1% (±5.1 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Mountain Top, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mountain Top, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Mountain Top ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mountain Top
| Vehicles available | Mountain Top | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±4.7 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% (±5.9 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±4.8 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Mountain Top, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Mountain Top
| Mountain Top | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.1% (±5.1 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.3 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±2.6 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mountain Top, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Luzerne County (87.8%).
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 Mountain Top
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Top | — | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Wright Township | 0.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rice Township | 1.9 mi | 25.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nuangola | 4.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sugar Notch | 4.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Warrior Run | 4.4 mi | 20.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Dennison Township | 4.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 4.9 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Dorrance Township | 5.0 mi | 38.4 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warrior Run, PA (20.2 minutes), Hanover Township (Luzerne County), PA (19.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dennison Township, PA (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hudson | 32.1 minutes (±28.8) |
| 2 (tie) | Browntown | 27.6 minutes (±14.4) |
| 2 (tie) | Upper Exeter | 27.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Mountain Top | 26.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Trucksville | 26.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 6 | Glen Lyon | 25.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Chase | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Georgetown (community) | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 | Beech Mountain Lakes | 22.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 10 | Inkerman | 22.1 minutes (±6.5) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mountain Top is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Fairview Township (Luzerne County), 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 Mountain Top
How long is the average commute in Mountain Top?
Workers who live in Mountain Top, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mountain Top without a car?
2.1% of households in Mountain Top have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mountain Top?
22.1% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Mountain Top worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Top CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Top CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mountain Top 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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