How long is the commute from Old Forge, PA?
Workers who live in Old Forge, PA take an average of 21.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.3 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Old Forge get to work
| Means of transportation | Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±6.5 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±6.5 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Old Forge, 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 Old Forge, 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, Old Forge ranks 28 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2163 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Old Forge
| Vehicles available | Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±3.7 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±6.2 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±6.2 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±4.4 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Old Forge, 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 Old Forge
| Old Forge | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±4.0 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±4.6 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.0% (±5.3 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Old Forge, 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Old Forge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Forge | — | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Moosic | 2.1 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Taylor | 2.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca | 2.2 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Duryea | 2.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ransom Township | 2.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Dupont | 3.2 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Hughestown | 3.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pittston | 3.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moosic, PA (14.7 minutes), Dupont, PA (15.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ransom Township, PA (32.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 34 | La Plume Township | 19.2 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Old Forge
How long is the average commute in Old Forge?
Workers who live in Old Forge, PA take an average of 21.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Old Forge without a car?
7.7% of households in Old Forge have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Old Forge?
9.1% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Old Forge worked from home, and 85.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Forge 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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