How long is the commute from Swoyersville, PA?
Workers who live in Swoyersville, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Swoyersville get to work
| Means of transportation | Swoyersville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.5% (±4.3 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Swoyersville, the average commute is not measurably different from Luzerne County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Swoyersville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Luzerne County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Luzerne County, Swoyersville ranks 49 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1948 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Swoyersville
| Vehicles available | Swoyersville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.5 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.9% (±8.1 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.4% (±6.4 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±5.4 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Swoyersville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 Swoyersville
| Swoyersville | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±3.5 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.5% (±5.4 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±5.9 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Swoyersville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Luzerne County (87.8%).
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 Swoyersville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swoyersville | — | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Luzerne | 1.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 1.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pringle | 1.8 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Courtdale | 2.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 2.0 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| West Wyoming | 2.0 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Plains | 2.1 mi | 20.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 2.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pringle, PA (18.3 minutes), Wyoming, PA (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Luzerne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 (tie) | Nuangola | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 42 (tie) | Wilkes-Barre Township | 23.8 minutes (±4.9) |
| 45 | Sugar Notch | 23.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 46 | Exeter | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 47 | Nescopeck | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Pittston | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 48 (tie) | Swoyersville | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 | Plymouth | 22.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 51 | West Hazleton | 22.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 52 | Laurel Run | 22.0 minutes (±3.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Avoca | 21.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 53 (tie) | Kingston | 21.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 53 (tie) | West Wyoming | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 76 places in Luzerne 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 Swoyersville
How long is the average commute in Swoyersville?
Workers who live in Swoyersville, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Swoyersville without a car?
2.9% of households in Swoyersville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Swoyersville?
6.9% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Swoyersville worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swoyersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swoyersville borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Swoyersville 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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