How long is the commute from Ransom Township, PA?
Workers who live in Ransom Township, PA take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.9% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Ransom Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Ransom Township | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±7.5 points) | 75.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±4.1 points) | 9.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.2 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.9% (±5.8 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Ransom Township, the average commute is higher than in Lackawanna County (21.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ransom Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lackawanna County, Ransom Township ranks 2 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 398 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ransom Township
| Vehicles available | Ransom Township | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.1 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±7.7 points) | 38.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.8 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±5.7 points) | 16.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Ransom Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lackawanna 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 Ransom Township
| Ransom Township | Lackawanna County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.9% (±5.8 points) | 10.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±5.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.0% (±7.3 points) | 87.5% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ransom Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lackawanna County (87.5%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ransom Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom Township | — | 32.3 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Old Forge | 2.8 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Taylor | 2.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Newton Township | 3.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Duryea | 3.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter Township (Luzerne County) | 3.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Exeter | 4.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter Township (Wyoming County) | 4.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Moosic | 4.7 mi | 14.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Old Forge, PA (21.3 minutes), Taylor, PA (21.9 minutes), Newton Township, PA (26.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lackawanna County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornhurst Township | 37.8 minutes (±10.1) |
| 2 | Ransom Township | 32.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 3 | West Abington Township | 29.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Spring Brook Township | 28.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Jessup | 28.2 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 (tie) | Jefferson Township (Lackawanna County) | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Waverly Township | 27.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 8 | Vandling | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 8 of 40 places in Lackawanna 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 Ransom Township
How long is the average commute in Ransom Township?
Workers who live in Ransom Township, PA take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ransom Township without a car?
3.7% of households in Ransom Township have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ransom Township?
12.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Ransom Township worked from home, and 81.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransom township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransom township, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ransom township, Lackawanna County, 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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