How long is the commute from North Star, DE?
Workers who live in North Star, DE take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in North Star get to work
| Means of transportation | North Star | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±6.7 points) | 68.6% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.6% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±5.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±5.3 points) | 17.6% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In North Star, 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 North Star, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in New Castle County (2.6%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In New Castle County, North Star ranks 15 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Star
| Vehicles available | North Star | New Castle County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.3 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.7% (±7.4 points) | 35.2% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.4% (±9.0 points) | 37.4% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±6.4 points) | 20.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In North Star, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in New Castle County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in North Star
| North Star | New Castle County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±5.3 points) | 17.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In North Star, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 North Star
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Pike Creek | 2.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pike Creek Valley | 2.5 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| London Britain Township | 3.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Hockessin | 3.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Garden Township | 4.4 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Chester County) | 4.9 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Newark | 5.3 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Avondale | 5.7 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newark, DE (19.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: London Britain Township, PA (28.3 minutes), Franklin Township (Chester County), PA (29.2 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 20 | Wilmington Manor | 21.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 | Bellefonte | 21.3 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in New Castle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
North Star 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 North Star
How long is the average commute in North Star?
Workers who live in North Star, DE take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Star without a car?
4.6% of households in North Star have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Star?
20.6% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in North Star worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Star CDP, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Star CDP, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Star CDP, Delaware
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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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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