How long is the commute from Waymart, PA?
Workers who live in Waymart, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
2.9% work from home.
16.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.9%
How people in Waymart get to work
| Means of transportation | Waymart | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.6% (±9.0 points) | 75.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±9.4 points) | 9.1% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.9 points) | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±6.2 points) | 2.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Waymart, the average commute is lower than in Wayne County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waymart, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Waymart ranks 22 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1892 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waymart
| Vehicles available | Waymart | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.9% (±9.5 points) | 6.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±9.1 points) | 32.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±8.1 points) | 38.4% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±9.4 points) | 22.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Waymart, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Wayne County (6.9%).
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 Waymart
| Waymart | Wayne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.9% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% (±1.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±4.5 points) | 92.3% (±1.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.5% (±9.6 points) | 86.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waymart, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (86.7%).
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 Waymart
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waymart | — | 23.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Canaan Township | 1.4 mi | 27.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 3.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Simpson | 4.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Prompton | 4.1 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Vandling | 4.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Canaan Township | 5.0 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Carbondale | 5.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Fell Township | 5.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Prompton, PA (17.4 minutes), Carbondale, PA (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Canaan Township, PA (32.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Oregon Township | 26.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 17 | Clinton Township (Wayne County) | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Dreher Township | 25.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Sterling Township | 25.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 20 | Berlin Township | 24.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 21 | Lehigh Township (Wayne County) | 24.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 22 | Waymart | 23.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 23 | Honesdale | 22.8 minutes (±5.8) |
| 24 | Dyberry Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Hawley | 20.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 25 (tie) | Texas Township | 20.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 27 | Cherry Ridge Township | 19.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 28 | Prompton | 17.4 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Wayne 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 Waymart
How long is the average commute in Waymart?
Workers who live in Waymart, PA take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waymart without a car?
16.9% of households in Waymart have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waymart?
2.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Waymart worked from home, and 83.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waymart 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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