How long is the commute from Palmyra, PA?
Workers who live in Palmyra, PA take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Palmyra get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmyra | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.3% (±5.9 points) | 74.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±3.9 points) | 8.7% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±5.3 points) | 12.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Palmyra, the average commute is lower than in Lebanon County (22.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmyra, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lebanon County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lebanon County, Palmyra ranks 24 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2320 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmyra
| Vehicles available | Palmyra | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.7 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% (±5.3 points) | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±5.9 points) | 38.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.3% (±4.4 points) | 22.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Palmyra, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lebanon County (6.5%).
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 Palmyra
| Palmyra | Lebanon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±5.3 points) | 12.0% (±0.9 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.5 points) | 87.7% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmyra, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lebanon County (87.7%).
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 Palmyra
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| North Londonderry Township | 1.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Palmdale | 1.8 mi | 33.4 minutes (±21.3) | Not measurably different |
| Campbelltown | 2.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hershey | 3.3 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 4.2 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Annville Township | 4.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Annville Township | 4.5 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Annville | 4.8 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hershey, PA (16.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lebanon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | South Lebanon Township | 21.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 19 | East Hanover Township (Lebanon County) | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Lebanon | 20.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Annville Township | 20.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 22 | North Cornwall Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | South Annville Township | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Palmyra | 19.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | North Londonderry Township | 19.5 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 8 of 25 places in Lebanon 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 Palmyra
How long is the average commute in Palmyra?
Workers who live in Palmyra, PA take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmyra without a car?
8.6% of households in Palmyra have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmyra?
19.8% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Palmyra worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmyra 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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