How long is the commute from Birmingham Township, PA?
Workers who live in Birmingham Township, PA take an average of 31.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
25.7% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.0 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Birmingham Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Birmingham Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±6.9 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±3.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.7% (±6.8 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Birmingham Township, the average commute is higher than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Birmingham Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chester County, Birmingham Township ranks 14 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 539 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Birmingham Township
| Vehicles available | Birmingham Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.1% (±4.1 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±7.9 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.8% (±7.0 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Birmingham Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Chester County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Birmingham Township
| Birmingham Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.7% (±6.8 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.2 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Birmingham Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chester County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Birmingham Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Township | — | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Chadds Ford | 1.5 mi | 34.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsbury Township | 2.7 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Chadds Ford Township | 2.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 3.0 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pocopson Township | 3.2 mi | 34.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Westtown Township | 3.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| West Chester | 4.3 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 4.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westtown Township, PA (26.0 minutes), West Chester, PA (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | East Nantmeal Township | 32.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | East Nottingham Township | 31.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 10 (tie) | East Fallowfield Township (Chester County) | 31.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Elk Township (Chester County) | 31.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Pennsbury Township | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | West Sadsbury Township | 31.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 14 | Birmingham Township | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 (tie) | Parkesburg | 30.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Sadsbury Township (Chester County) | 30.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Upper Uwchlan Township | 30.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 (tie) | Modena | 30.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 18 (tie) | West Brandywine Township | 30.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 (tie) | West Vincent Township | 30.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Birmingham Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Dilworthtown.
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 Birmingham Township
How long is the average commute in Birmingham Township?
Workers who live in Birmingham Township, PA take an average of 31.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Birmingham Township without a car?
0.3% of households in Birmingham Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Birmingham Township?
25.7% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Birmingham Township worked from home, and 99.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Birmingham township, Chester County, 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 Birmingham township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:06544, in state:42 county:029).
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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