How long is the commute from Watsontown, PA?
Workers who live in Watsontown, PA take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Watsontown get to work
| Means of transportation | Watsontown | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±5.1 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±2.2 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 9.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Watsontown, the average commute is lower than in Northumberland County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Watsontown, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Northumberland County, Watsontown ranks 36 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2495 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watsontown
| Vehicles available | Watsontown | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±4.3 points) | 9.2% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.7% (±8.9 points) | 34.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.8% (±7.4 points) | 34.5% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.0% (±5.7 points) | 21.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Watsontown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northumberland County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Watsontown
| Watsontown | Northumberland County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±3.0 points) | 9.9% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.9 points) | 90.0% (±1.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±4.4 points) | 85.1% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watsontown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northumberland County (85.1%).
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 Watsontown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsontown | — | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Dewart | 1.7 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Delaware Township (Northumberland County) | 2.5 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| McEwensville | 2.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gregg Township (Union County) | 4.2 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| White Deer Township | 4.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Turbotville | 5.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Turbot Township | 5.1 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Lewis Township (Northumberland County) | 5.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dewart, PA (22.6 minutes), Delaware Township (Northumberland County), PA (22.0 minutes), Gregg Township (Union County), PA (21.9 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | East Chillisquaque Township | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 31 | McEwensville | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 32 | West Chillisquaque Township | 20.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 33 | Turbot Township | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 34 | Riverside | 20.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 35 | Point Township | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 36 | Watsontown | 16.7 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 7 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 Watsontown
How long is the average commute in Watsontown?
Workers who live in Watsontown, PA take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watsontown without a car?
6.6% of households in Watsontown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watsontown?
3.9% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Watsontown worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsontown 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 Watsontown borough, Pennsylvania (place:81616, 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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