How long is the commute from Williamsport, PA?
Workers who live in Williamsport, PA take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.1% of workers drive alone to work.
4.5% take public transportation.
7.0% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
21.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 4.5%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 21.4%
How people in Williamsport get to work
| Means of transportation | Williamsport | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.1% (±3.8 points) | 77.2% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.5 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.0% (±1.7 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Williamsport, the average commute is lower than in Lycoming County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Williamsport, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Lycoming County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lycoming County, Williamsport ranks 51 of 52 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2516 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Williamsport
| Vehicles available | Williamsport | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.4% (±3.0 points) | 9.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±4.0 points) | 33.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% (±3.5 points) | 35.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.9% (±2.2 points) | 22.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Williamsport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lycoming County (9.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Williamsport
| Williamsport | Lycoming County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±2.9 points) | 8.7% (±1.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.9 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±1.8 points) | 87.9% (±1.1 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Williamsport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lycoming County (87.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Williamsport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsport | — | 15.8 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Duboistown | 1.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Garden View | 1.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Williamsport | 2.0 mi | 18.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Old Lycoming Township | 2.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Armstrong Township (Lycoming County) | 3.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Loyalsock Township | 3.4 mi | 15.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kenmar | 4.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bastress Township | 5.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Duboistown, PA (20.0 minutes), Armstrong Township (Lycoming County), PA (20.4 minutes), Bastress Township, PA (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lycoming County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 (tie) | Old Lycoming Township | 19.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 45 (tie) | Upper Fairfield Township | 19.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 47 | Porter Township (Lycoming County) | 19.4 minutes (±5.0) |
| 48 | South Williamsport | 18.4 minutes (±4.4) |
| 49 | Muncy Creek Township | 18.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 50 | Montoursville | 17.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 51 | Williamsport | 15.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 52 | Loyalsock Township | 15.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 52 places in Lycoming 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 Williamsport
How long is the average commute in Williamsport?
Workers who live in Williamsport, PA take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Williamsport without a car?
21.4% of households in Williamsport have no vehicle, and 4.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Williamsport?
11.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Williamsport worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamsport city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamsport city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamsport city, 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 Williamsport city, Pennsylvania (place:85312, 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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