How long is the commute from Blandon, PA?
Workers who live in Blandon, PA take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Blandon get to work
| Means of transportation | Blandon | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±6.1 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.5% (±7.0 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±5.0 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Blandon, the average commute is not measurably different from Berks County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blandon, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Berks County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Blandon ranks 6 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 105 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blandon
| Vehicles available | Blandon | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.6 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±5.6 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% (±9.7 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.6% (±10.0 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Blandon, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berks County (8.7%).
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 Blandon
| Blandon | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±5.0 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±3.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±5.1 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blandon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berks County (89.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blandon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blandon | — | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Fleetwood | 3.1 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ontelaunee Township | 3.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ruscombmanor Township | 3.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Temple | 3.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | 3.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| South Temple | 3.9 mi | 39.2 minutes (±22.3) | Not measurably different |
| Alsace Township | 4.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Muhlenberg Township | 4.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Temple, PA (21.7 minutes), Richmond Township (Berks County), PA (22.0 minutes), Alsace Township, PA (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Temple | 39.2 minutes (±22.3) |
| 2 | Morgantown | 34.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Hereford | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Amity Gardens | 32.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Colony Park | 29.9 minutes (±17.4) |
| 6 | Blandon | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Lorane | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Pennside | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Jacksonwald | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 10 | Reiffton | 25.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Lincoln Park | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 12 | West Hamburg | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 12 of 27 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Blandon is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Maidencreek Township, whose figures include it.
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 Blandon
How long is the average commute in Blandon?
Workers who live in Blandon, PA take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blandon without a car?
5.7% of households in Blandon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blandon?
13.7% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Blandon worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blandon CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blandon CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blandon CDP, 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 Blandon CDP, Pennsylvania (place:06984, in state:42).
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 last updated on .
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