How long is the commute from Ambler, PA?
Workers who live in Ambler, PA take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Ambler get to work
| Means of transportation | Ambler | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.6% (±7.1 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±3.4 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±5.8 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Ambler, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ambler, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Ambler ranks 59 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2143 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ambler
| Vehicles available | Ambler | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±3.1 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.6 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±6.7 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.7% (±3.7 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Ambler, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
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 Ambler
| Ambler | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±5.8 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±2.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ambler, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ambler
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambler | — | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Spring House | 1.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Fort Washington | 1.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 2.2 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Lower Gwynedd Township | 2.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Blue Bell | 2.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Maple Glen | 2.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Whitpain Township | 3.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Oreland | 3.6 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spring House, PA (28.5 minutes), Upper Dublin Township, PA (27.7 minutes), Lower Gwynedd Township, PA (27.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Upper Merion Township | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 54 | Telford | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Schwenksville | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 55 (tie) | West Conshohocken | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 57 | Royersford | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 58 | Collegeville | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 59 | Ambler | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 60 | Bridgeport | 18.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 61 (tie) | Bryn Athyn | 16.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 61 (tie) | Hatfield | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 10 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Ambler
How long is the average commute in Ambler?
Workers who live in Ambler, PA take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ambler without a car?
5.8% of households in Ambler have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ambler?
23.9% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Ambler worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ambler borough, Pennsylvania
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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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