How long is the commute from Highland Acres, DE?
Workers who live in Highland Acres, DE take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Highland Acres get to work
| Means of transportation | Highland Acres | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±13.3 points) | 77.5% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±5.1 points) | 9.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.6% (±9.5 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±5.4 points) | 8.7% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Highland Acres, the average commute is lower than in Kent County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highland Acres, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, Highland Acres ranks 20 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 65 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highland Acres
| Vehicles available | Highland Acres | Kent County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | 6.6% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±9.0 points) | 31.0% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±12.2 points) | 39.1% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.5% (±8.5 points) | 23.4% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Highland Acres, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Kent County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Highland Acres
| Highland Acres | Kent County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±5.4 points) | 8.7% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±2.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±3.8 points) | 91.1% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Highland Acres, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kent County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Highland Acres
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Acres | — | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Kent Acres | 1.1 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rising Sun-Lebanon | 1.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Rodney Village | 1.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dover Base Housing | 1.9 mi | 11.7 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Camden | 2.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wyoming | 2.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 3.1 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Woodside East | 3.5 mi | 33.7 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dover Base Housing, DE (11.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rising Sun-Lebanon, DE (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Frederica | 24.0 minutes (±8.5) |
| 15 | Hartly | 23.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 16 | Houston | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 17 | Dover | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | Leipsic | 22.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 19 | Woodside | 22.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 20 | Highland Acres | 21.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Wyoming | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 22 | Viola | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 23 | Camden | 20.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 24 | Rodney Village | 20.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 25 | Kent Acres | 19.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 26 | Dover Base Housing | 11.7 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Kent County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highland Acres is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Highland Acres
How long is the average commute in Highland Acres?
Workers who live in Highland Acres, DE take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highland Acres without a car?
2.7% of households in Highland Acres have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highland Acres?
8.9% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Highland Acres worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Acres CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Acres CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Acres CDP, 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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