How long is the commute from Summit Hill, PA?
Workers who live in Summit Hill, PA take an average of 38.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.0 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Summit Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Summit Hill | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.4% (±7.2 points) | 76.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±4.8 points) | 10.5% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±5.1 points) | 10.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Summit Hill, the average commute is not measurably different from Carbon County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Summit Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carbon County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carbon County, Summit Hill ranks 4 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Summit Hill
| Vehicles available | Summit Hill | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.4 points) | 6.4% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±9.5 points) | 32.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±11.7 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.4% (±12.5 points) | 25.1% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Summit Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Carbon County (6.4%).
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 Summit Hill
| Summit Hill | Carbon County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±5.1 points) | 10.1% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±3.5 points) | 91.4% (±1.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±3.2 points) | 88.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Summit Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carbon County (88.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Summit Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hill | — | 38.0 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Lansford | 2.1 mi | 44.4 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Coaldale (Schuylkill County) | 3.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Nesquehoning | 3.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Jim Thorpe | 4.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 4.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tamaqua | 4.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Packer Township | 5.5 mi | 32.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Penn Township | 5.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Coaldale (Schuylkill County), PA (30.8 minutes), Nesquehoning, PA (30.3 minutes), Tamaqua, PA (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carbon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansford | 44.4 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Penn Forest Township | 42.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | East Penn Township | 40.8 minutes (±7.7) |
| 4 | Summit Hill | 38.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Lower Towamensing Township | 34.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Kidder Township | 33.6 minutes (±9.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Franklin Township (Carbon County) | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 (tie) | Packer Township | 32.0 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Mahoning Township (Carbon County) | 31.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Jim Thorpe | 30.9 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 10 of 23 places in Carbon 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 Summit Hill
How long is the average commute in Summit Hill?
Workers who live in Summit Hill, PA take an average of 38.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Summit Hill without a car?
2.7% of households in Summit Hill have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Summit Hill?
7.7% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Summit Hill worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit Hill borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit Hill borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit Hill 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 Summit Hill borough, Pennsylvania (place:75248, 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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