How long is the commute from Sunbury, PA?
Workers who live in Sunbury, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
16.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 16.1%
How people in Sunbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Sunbury | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±5.2 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.2% (±4.0 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±2.3 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±2.7 points) | 9.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Sunbury, the average commute is not measurably different from Northumberland County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sunbury, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northumberland County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northumberland County, Sunbury ranks 24 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1908 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sunbury
| Vehicles available | Sunbury | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.1% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±5.5 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±5.2 points) | 34.5% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.0% (±3.1 points) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Sunbury, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northumberland County (9.2%).
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 Sunbury
| Sunbury | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±2.7 points) | 9.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±4.7 points) | 90.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.3% (±5.1 points) | 85.1% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sunbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northumberland County (85.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sunbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury | — | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Upper Augusta Township | 1.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shamokin Dam | 2.1 mi | 23.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Northumberland | 2.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rockefeller Township | 3.7 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Township (Snyder County) | 3.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Point Township | 4.9 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Augusta Township | 5.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Union County) | 5.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Jackson Township (Northumberland County) | 25.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 19 | East Cameron Township | 25.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 | Upper Augusta Township | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 21 | Mount Carmel | 24.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Snydertown | 24.6 minutes (±7.1) |
| 23 | Marion Heights | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 | Sunbury | 23.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 25 | Milton | 22.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 26 | Rockefeller Township | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Turbotville | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 28 | Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 29 | Rush Township (Northumberland County) | 21.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 30 | East Chillisquaque Township | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Northumberland 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 Sunbury
How long is the average commute in Sunbury?
Workers who live in Sunbury, PA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sunbury without a car?
16.1% of households in Sunbury have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sunbury?
8.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Sunbury worked from home, and 83.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sunbury city, 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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