How long is the commute from West Wyoming, PA?
Workers who live in West Wyoming, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in West Wyoming get to work
| Means of transportation | West Wyoming | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±5.6 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±3.4 points) | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Wyoming, 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 West Wyoming, 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 Wyoming ranks 55 of 76 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2114 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Wyoming
| Vehicles available | West Wyoming | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±4.4 points) | 9.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±5.8 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±7.3 points) | 34.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±6.7 points) | 17.8% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Wyoming, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Wyoming
| West Wyoming | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±4.2 points) | 10.9% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±4.9 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±5.9 points) | 87.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Wyoming, 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 Wyoming
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wyoming | — | 21.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Wyoming | 1.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Swoyersville | 2.0 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Exeter | 2.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston Township | 2.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Hilldale | 2.7 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Inkerman | 2.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Forty Fort | 3.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Pittston | 3.0 mi | 17.1 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wyoming, PA (17.4 minutes), Hilldale, PA (14.2 minutes), West Pittston, PA (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kingston Township, PA (26.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 56 | Nanticoke | 21.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 | Hazleton | 21.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 58 | Larksville | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 | Hazle Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 60 | Wilkes-Barre | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 61 | Luzerne | 20.4 minutes (±3.3) |
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 West Wyoming
How long is the average commute in West Wyoming?
Workers who live in West Wyoming, PA take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Wyoming without a car?
4.8% of households in West Wyoming have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Wyoming?
11.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in West Wyoming worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Wyoming 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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