How long is the commute from Olyphant, PA?
Workers who live in Olyphant, PA take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Olyphant get to work
| Means of transportation | Olyphant | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.9% (±8.3 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±6.0 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±3.7 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±5.8 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Olyphant, 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 Olyphant, 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, Olyphant ranks 35 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2402 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Olyphant
| Vehicles available | Olyphant | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±4.9 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±9.6 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±9.6 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.8% (±6.3 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Olyphant, 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 Olyphant
| Olyphant | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±5.8 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±5.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.7% (±5.0 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Olyphant, 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 Olyphant
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olyphant | — | 18.8 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Throop | 1.3 mi | 15.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Jessup | 1.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Blakely | 2.7 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dunmore | 3.0 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dickson City | 3.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±10.1) | Not measurably different |
| Archbald | 4.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 4.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Mount Cobb | 4.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Throop, PA (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jessup, PA (28.2 minutes), Archbald, PA (22.3 minutes), Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County), PA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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 12 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 Olyphant
How long is the average commute in Olyphant?
Workers who live in Olyphant, PA take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Olyphant without a car?
8.9% of households in Olyphant have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Olyphant?
10.6% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Olyphant worked from home, and 89.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olyphant borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olyphant borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Olyphant 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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