How long is the commute from West Pittston, PA?
Workers who live in West Pittston, PA take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in West Pittston get to work
| Means of transportation | West Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±7.6 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±7.4 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.2 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±4.7 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Pittston, the average commute is lower than in 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 West Pittston, 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, West Pittston ranks 73 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2478 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Pittston
| Vehicles available | West Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±6.5 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.2% (±7.9 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.6% (±10.1 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.2% (±5.7 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Pittston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Luzerne County (9.5%).
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 West Pittston
| West Pittston | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±4.7 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.3% (±8.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±7.7 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Pittston, 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 West Pittston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Pittston | — | 17.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Pittston | 0.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Exeter | 1.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Browntown | 1.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±14.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hughestown | 1.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Duryea | 1.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Yatesville | 2.0 mi | 18.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Inkerman | 2.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Laflin | 2.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pittston, PA (22.9 minutes), Exeter, PA (23.4 minutes), Hughestown, PA (25.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 66 (tie) | Hanover Township (Luzerne County) | 19.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 68 | Jenkins Township | 18.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Laflin | 18.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 70 | Pringle | 18.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 71 | Yatesville | 18.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 72 | Wyoming | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 73 | West Pittston | 17.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 74 | Ashley | 17.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 75 | Conyngham | 15.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 76 | Dupont | 15.6 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 10 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 West Pittston
How long is the average commute in West Pittston?
Workers who live in West Pittston, PA take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Pittston without a car?
8.0% of households in West Pittston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Pittston?
9.9% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in West Pittston worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pittston borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pittston borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Pittston 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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Figures last updated on .
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