How long is the commute from Pen Argyl, PA?
Workers who live in Pen Argyl, PA take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Pen Argyl get to work
| Means of transportation | Pen Argyl | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.2% (±5.8 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±4.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Pen Argyl, the average commute is not measurably different from Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pen Argyl, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Pen Argyl ranks 10 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 672 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pen Argyl
| Vehicles available | Pen Argyl | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.2 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±8.4 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±9.0 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±9.3 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Pen Argyl, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Pen Argyl
| Pen Argyl | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±2.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.4 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pen Argyl, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northampton County (90.8%).
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 Pen Argyl
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pen Argyl | — | 29.8 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Roseto | 1.9 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wind Gap | 2.3 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bangor | 2.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield Township | 3.4 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Northampton County) | 3.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Bangor | 3.6 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 4.9 mi | 38.1 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ross Township (Monroe County) | 5.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lower Mount Bethel Township | 33.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 5 | Williams Township (Northampton County) | 32.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Washington Township (Northampton County) | 32.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Nazareth | 30.4 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Forks Township (Northampton County) | 30.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Lower Nazareth Township | 30.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Pen Argyl | 29.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 11 | Bushkill Township | 29.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Lehigh Township (Northampton County) | 28.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Walnutport | 28.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 (tie) | Palmer Township | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 (tie) | Easton | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 (tie) | Northampton | 27.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Northampton 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 Pen Argyl
How long is the average commute in Pen Argyl?
Workers who live in Pen Argyl, PA take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pen Argyl without a car?
3.6% of households in Pen Argyl have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pen Argyl?
3.8% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Pen Argyl worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pen Argyl 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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Figures last updated on .
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