How long is the commute from Stroudsburg, PA?
Workers who live in Stroudsburg, PA take an average of 53.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.4% of workers drive alone to work.
11.3% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
20.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 53.5 minutes (±14.9)
- Public transportation
- 11.3%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 20.7%
How people in Stroudsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.4% (±8.0 points) | 72.7% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±3.2 points) | 9.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.3% (±5.8 points) | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±3.8 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±3.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±3.6 points) | 11.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Stroudsburg, the average commute is higher than in Monroe County (38.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Stroudsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Monroe County (3.1%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monroe County, Stroudsburg ranks 1 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 8 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Stroudsburg
| Vehicles available | Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.7% (±6.1 points) | 5.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±8.0 points) | 29.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.1% (±6.4 points) | 38.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±6.4 points) | 26.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Stroudsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monroe County (5.5%).
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 Stroudsburg
| Stroudsburg | Monroe County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±3.6 points) | 11.4% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±4.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±6.4 points) | 92.8% (±1.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Stroudsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Monroe County (92.8%).
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 Stroudsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroudsburg | — | 53.5 minutes (±14.9) | — |
| Arlington Heights | 1.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Stroud Township | 1.5 mi | 33.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| East Stroudsburg | 1.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Delaware Water Gap | 3.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±7.5) | Lower |
| Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 4.2 mi | 47.5 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Penn Estates | 4.2 mi | 45.6 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton Township (Monroe County) | 5.5 mi | 38.1 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Mount Bethel Township | 6.4 mi | 44.2 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arlington Heights, PA (24.2 minutes), Stroud Township, PA (33.6 minutes), East Stroudsburg, PA (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monroe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stroudsburg | 53.5 minutes (±14.9) |
| 2 | Middle Smithfield Township | 49.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Smithfield Township (Monroe County) | 47.5 minutes (±8.1) |
| 4 | Price Township | 40.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 5 | Paradise Township (Monroe County) | 40.8 minutes (±14.7) |
| 6 | Chestnuthill Township | 40.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Polk Township (Monroe County) | 40.1 minutes (±4.3) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Monroe 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 Stroudsburg
How long is the average commute in Stroudsburg?
Workers who live in Stroudsburg, PA take an average of 53.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Stroudsburg without a car?
20.7% of households in Stroudsburg have no vehicle, and 11.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Stroudsburg?
6.1% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Stroudsburg worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stroudsburg borough, 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 Stroudsburg borough, Pennsylvania (place:74888, 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 last updated on .
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