How long is the commute from Paxtang, PA?
Workers who live in Paxtang, PA take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Paxtang get to work
| Means of transportation | Paxtang | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±7.5 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±3.3 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±4.4 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Paxtang, the average commute is not measurably different from Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Paxtang, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Paxtang ranks 28 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2125 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paxtang
| Vehicles available | Paxtang | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.2 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.5% (±9.0 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±7.6 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±5.8 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Paxtang, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Dauphin 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 Paxtang
| Paxtang | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±4.4 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.7 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±3.0 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Paxtang, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dauphin County (90.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paxtang
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paxtang | — | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Penbrook | 1.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 1.9 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 1.9 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Progress | 1.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Enhaut | 2.1 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bressler | 2.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Steelton | 2.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisburg | 2.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawnton, PA (16.5 minutes), Bressler, PA (17.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Highspire | 23.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 22 (tie) | Conewago Township (Dauphin County) | 23.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Royalton | 23.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 25 | Gratz | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 26 | West Hanover Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Lower Swatara Township | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 28 | Paxtang | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 29 | Middletown | 21.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 30 | Lower Paxton Township | 21.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 31 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 32 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 20.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Harrisburg | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Paxtang
How long is the average commute in Paxtang?
Workers who live in Paxtang, PA take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paxtang without a car?
3.9% of households in Paxtang have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paxtang?
15.1% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Paxtang worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxtang borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxtang borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paxtang 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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