How long is the commute from Preston Township, PA?
Workers who live in Preston Township, PA take an average of 36.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.7 minutes (±13.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Preston Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Preston Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.3% (±9.9 points) | 75.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.7% (±6.9 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.3 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Preston Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Preston Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Preston Township ranks 6 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Preston Township
| Vehicles available | Preston Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±4.0 points) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±8.3 points) | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±8.4 points) | 38.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.9% (±10.4 points) | 22.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Preston Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wayne County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Preston Township
| Preston Township | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±5.8 points) | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.5% (±7.8 points) | 92.3% (±1.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.6% (±8.7 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Preston Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (86.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Preston Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Township | — | 36.7 minutes (±13.4) | — |
| Starrucca | 4.0 mi | 52.9 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Thompson | 6.0 mi | 38.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | 6.2 mi | 45.5 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Ararat Township | 6.6 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson Township (Susquehanna County) | 6.6 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Wayne County) | 7.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 7.3 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Hancock | 9.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Starrucca, PA (52.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starrucca | 52.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 2 | Buckingham Township (Wayne County) | 45.5 minutes (±10.4) |
| 3 | Damascus Township | 39.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Lake Township (Wayne County) | 38.9 minutes (±10.5) |
| 4 (tie) | Paupack Township | 38.9 minutes (±12.4) |
| 6 | Preston Township | 36.7 minutes (±13.4) |
| 7 | Scott Township (Wayne County) | 32.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 8 | South Canaan Township | 32.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant Township (Wayne County) | 30.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 10 | Palmyra Township (Wayne County) | 29.6 minutes (±8.2) |
| 11 | Manchester Township (Wayne County) | 28.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Salem Township (Wayne County) | 28.0 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 12 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Preston Township
How long is the average commute in Preston Township?
Workers who live in Preston Township, PA take an average of 36.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Preston Township without a car?
5.1% of households in Preston Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Preston Township?
9.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Preston Township worked from home, and 80.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston township, Wayne County, 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 Preston township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:62600, in state:42 county:127).
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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