How long is the commute from Pittston, PA?
Workers who live in Pittston, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
18.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 18.9%
How people in Pittston get to work
| Means of transportation | Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.0% (±5.5 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±2.8 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±2.7 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Pittston, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pittston, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Pittston ranks 48 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1946 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pittston
| Vehicles available | Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.9% (±6.6 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% (±6.6 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% (±5.2 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±3.7 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Pittston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pittston
| Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±2.7 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.6% (±3.4 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±3.9 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pittston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
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 Pittston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittston | — | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| West Pittston | 0.7 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Hughestown | 0.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Browntown | 1.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Yatesville | 1.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Duryea | 1.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 1.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dupont | 2.3 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Avoca | 2.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Pittston, PA (17.1 minutes), Dupont, PA (15.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 (tie) | Freeland | 23.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 (tie) | Nuangola | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 (tie) | Wilkes-Barre Township | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 45 | Sugar Notch | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 46 | Exeter | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 47 | Nescopeck | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Pittston | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 48 (tie) | Swoyersville | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 | Plymouth | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | West Hazleton | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 52 | Laurel Run | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Avoca | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 53 (tie) | Kingston | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Pittston
How long is the average commute in Pittston?
Workers who live in Pittston, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pittston without a car?
18.9% of households in Pittston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pittston?
6.4% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Pittston worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittston city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittston city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittston city, 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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