How long is the commute from Scotland, PA?
Workers who live in Scotland, PA take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Scotland get to work
| Means of transportation | Scotland | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±15.8 points) | 78.1% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±6.0 points) | 7.9% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.8 points) | 0.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±14.1 points) | 10.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Scotland, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scotland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Scotland ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scotland
| Vehicles available | Scotland | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±3.6 points) | 4.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% (±18.0 points) | 29.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±17.4 points) | 36.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±10.7 points) | 30.2% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Scotland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (4.6%).
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 Scotland
| Scotland | Franklin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±14.1 points) | 10.0% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±5.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±3.6 points) | 89.1% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Scotland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (89.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Scotland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | — | 28.1 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Guilford | 3.7 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fayetteville | 4.2 mi | 28.6 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southampton Township (Franklin County) | 4.3 mi | 27.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chambersburg | 4.6 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Guilford Township | 6.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Orrstown | 6.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Shippensburg | 6.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Shippensburg University | 7.1 mi | 11.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chambersburg, PA (16.5 minutes), Orrstown, PA (19.6 minutes), Shippensburg, PA (19.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Heights | 32.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 28.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Scotland | 28.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 4 | Pen Mar | 26.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | State Line | 25.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 | Guilford | 24.1 minutes (±5.2) |
Scotland is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Greene Township (Franklin County), 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 Scotland
How long is the average commute in Scotland?
Workers who live in Scotland, PA take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scotland without a car?
2.2% of households in Scotland have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scotland?
25.8% (±14.1 points) of workers who live in Scotland worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland 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 Scotland CDP, Pennsylvania (place:68376, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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