How long is the commute from Steelton, PA?
Workers who live in Steelton, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.8% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
18.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 18.0%
How people in Steelton get to work
| Means of transportation | Steelton | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±7.9 points) | 68.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.8% (±7.6 points) | 2.8% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±5.8 points) | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Steelton, the average commute is not measurably different from Dauphin County (21.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Steelton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dauphin County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dauphin County, Steelton ranks 37 of 40 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2333 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Steelton
| Vehicles available | Steelton | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 18.0% (±6.1 points) | 9.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.6% (±8.2 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±8.1 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.2% (±4.1 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Steelton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Dauphin County (9.4%).
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 Steelton
| Steelton | Dauphin County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±5.8 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.5% (±3.6 points) | 94.0% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±6.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Steelton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dauphin County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Steelton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelton | — | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Enhaut | 0.5 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bressler | 0.5 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 1.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highspire | 2.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Paxtang | 2.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Cumberland | 2.8 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lawnton | 3.1 mi | 16.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Lower Swatara Township | 3.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawnton, PA (16.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dauphin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Susquehanna Township (Dauphin County) | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 32 | East Hanover Township (Dauphin County) | 20.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 33 | Harrisburg | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 34 | Swatara Township (Dauphin County) | 20.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 35 (tie) | Millersburg | 19.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 (tie) | Penbrook | 19.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 35 (tie) | Steelton | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 38 | Dauphin | 18.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 39 | Derry Township (Dauphin County) | 18.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 40 | South Hanover Township | 17.5 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 10 of 40 places in Dauphin 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 Steelton
How long is the average commute in Steelton?
Workers who live in Steelton, PA take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Steelton without a car?
18.0% of households in Steelton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Steelton?
11.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Steelton worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steelton borough, 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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