How long is the commute from Elsmere, DE?
Workers who live in Elsmere, DE take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.9% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Elsmere get to work
| Means of transportation | Elsmere | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.9% (±6.7 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±4.5 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±4.5 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Elsmere, the average commute is not measurably different from New Castle County (25.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elsmere, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Castle County (2.6%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (1.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, Elsmere ranks 13 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 45 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elsmere
| Vehicles available | Elsmere | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.9 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 59.0% (±7.7 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.8% (±6.5 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±5.3 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Elsmere, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elsmere
| Elsmere | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±4.5 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.6 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±2.8 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Elsmere, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from New Castle County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elsmere
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsmere | — | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Newport | 1.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 2.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington | 3.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Manor | 3.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Edgemoor | 4.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 5.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek | 5.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bellefonte | 5.5 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Castle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Delaware City | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Edgemoor | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Claymont | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Arden | 25.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 11 | Greenville | 25.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 12 | Brookside | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Elsmere | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 14 (tie) | Bear | 24.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | North Star | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 16 (tie) | Ardentown | 23.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 (tie) | Wilmington | 23.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 18 (tie) | Hockessin | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 18 (tie) | New Castle | 23.2 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle 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 Elsmere
How long is the average commute in Elsmere?
Workers who live in Elsmere, DE take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elsmere without a car?
4.6% of households in Elsmere have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elsmere?
9.9% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Elsmere worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsmere town, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsmere town, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elsmere town, Delaware
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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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