How long is the commute from Plains, PA?
Workers who live in Plains, PA take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
7.4% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Plains get to work
| Means of transportation | Plains | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.8% (±5.1 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±3.5 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Plains, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plains, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Plains ranks 12 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 303 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plains
| Vehicles available | Plains | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±7.4 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±9.3 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±6.1 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Plains, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Plains
| Plains | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.4% (±3.6 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.3% (±5.1 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±5.8 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Plains, 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 Plains
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plains | — | 20.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Hudson | 1.1 mi | 32.1 minutes (±28.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hilldale | 1.1 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Forty Fort | 1.1 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 2.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Swoyersville | 2.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 2.1 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Inkerman | 2.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilkes-Barre | 2.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hilldale, PA (14.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Glen Lyon | 25.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Chase | 23.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Georgetown (community) | 22.6 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 | Beech Mountain Lakes | 22.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 10 | Inkerman | 22.1 minutes (±6.5) |
| 11 | Shavertown | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 12 | Plains | 20.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 13 | East Berwick | 20.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Misericordia University | 14.9 minutes (±9.9) |
| 15 | Hilldale | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Harleigh | 13.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Luzerne County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Plains is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Plains Township, whose figures include it.
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 Plains
How long is the average commute in Plains?
Workers who live in Plains, PA take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plains without a car?
4.5% of households in Plains have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plains?
7.4% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Plains worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plains CDP, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Plains CDP, Pennsylvania (place:61112, in state:42).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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