How long is the commute from West Easton, PA?
Workers who live in West Easton, PA take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
12.8% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in West Easton get to work
| Means of transportation | West Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.8% (±8.5 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±4.5 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.8% (±6.4 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Easton, the average commute is lower than in Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Easton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northampton County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, West Easton ranks 38 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2381 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Easton
| Vehicles available | West Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.1 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±10.9 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% (±12.3 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.4% (±12.4 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Easton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (6.5%).
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 West Easton
| West Easton | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.8% (±6.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±2.0 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±4.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Easton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northampton County (90.8%).
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 West Easton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Easton | — | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Wilson | 0.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Easton | 1.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Glendon | 1.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Heights | 1.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Morgan Hill | 1.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard | 1.9 mi | 46.8 minutes (±22.8) | Higher |
| Palmer Township | 2.1 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Phillipsburg Town | 3.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wilson, PA (25.0 minutes), Easton, PA (27.8 minutes), Old Orchard, PA (46.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Plainfield Township | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 33 | Bath | 24.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 | Stockertown | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 35 | Bethlehem | 22.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 36 | North Catasauqua | 21.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 37 | Freemansburg | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 38 | West Easton | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 38 places in Northampton 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 West Easton
How long is the average commute in West Easton?
Workers who live in West Easton, PA take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Easton without a car?
3.6% of households in West Easton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Easton?
12.8% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in West Easton worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Easton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Easton borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Easton 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 West Easton borough, Pennsylvania (place:82832, 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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