How long is the commute from Chalfont, PA?
Workers who live in Chalfont, PA take an average of 28.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Chalfont get to work
| Means of transportation | Chalfont | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±9.4 points) | 69.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±5.9 points) | 19.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Chalfont, the average commute is not measurably different from Bucks County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chalfont, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bucks County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bucks County, Chalfont ranks 29 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 891 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chalfont
| Vehicles available | Chalfont | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 4.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% (±7.1 points) | 28.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±10.5 points) | 41.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.9% (±7.0 points) | 25.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Chalfont, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bucks County (4.9%).
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 Chalfont
| Chalfont | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±5.9 points) | 19.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chalfont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bucks County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chalfont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont | — | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| New Britain Township | 1.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands | 1.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| New Britain | 1.8 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Montgomeryville | 3.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township (Montgomery County) | 3.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Doylestown Township | 3.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 3.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield Township | 4.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA (23.7 minutes), New Britain, PA (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Newtown | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 24 | Upper Southampton Township | 29.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Wrightstown Township | 29.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Richland Township (Bucks County) | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 (tie) | Perkasie | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Bensalem Township | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 29 (tie) | Chalfont | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 29 (tie) | Dublin | 28.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 (tie) | Lower Makefield Township | 28.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Milford Township (Bucks County) | 28.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 33 | Penndel | 27.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 34 | Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Bristol Township | 27.4 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Chalfont
How long is the average commute in Chalfont?
Workers who live in Chalfont, PA take an average of 28.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chalfont without a car?
2.0% of households in Chalfont have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chalfont?
22.3% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Chalfont worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfont borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chalfont 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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Figures last updated on .
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