How long is the commute from Charlestown Township, PA?
Workers who live in Charlestown Township, PA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
32.9% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 32.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Charlestown Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Charlestown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.6% (±8.2 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±3.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±2.1 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.9% (±8.4 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Charlestown Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Chester County (26.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charlestown Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chester County, Charlestown Township ranks 63 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1606 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charlestown Township
| Vehicles available | Charlestown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.0% (±7.0 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 62.6% (±9.9 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±7.1 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Charlestown 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 Charlestown Township
| Charlestown Township | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.9% (±8.4 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.6% (±0.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±1.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Charlestown 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 Charlestown Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown Township | — | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| East Pikeland Township | 2.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Whiteland Township | 3.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Pikeland Township | 3.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenixville | 3.6 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 3.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Schuylkill Township (Chester County) | 3.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mont Clare | 4.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Malvern | 4.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Elverson | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 58 | Malvern | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 (tie) | East Bradford Township | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 59 (tie) | Kennett Township | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 61 | Coatesville | 25.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Downingtown | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 62 (tie) | Charlestown Township | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 62 (tie) | West Goshen Township | 24.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 65 | Avondale | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 66 | East Whiteland Township | 23.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 67 | West Marlborough Township | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 68 | East Caln Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 69 | Lower Oxford Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Charlestown Township
How long is the average commute in Charlestown Township?
Workers who live in Charlestown Township, PA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charlestown Township without a car?
0.4% of households in Charlestown Township have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charlestown Township?
32.9% (±8.4 points) of workers who live in Charlestown Township worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown 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 Charlestown township, Chester County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:12744, 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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Figures last updated on .
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