How long is the commute from Chester Heights, PA?
Workers who live in Chester Heights, PA take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
29.8% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Chester Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Chester Heights | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.6% (±8.4 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.8% (±1.7 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.8% (±7.7 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Chester Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chester Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Chester Heights ranks 21 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 840 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chester Heights
| Vehicles available | Chester Heights | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±3.5 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±8.2 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±9.6 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±5.6 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Chester Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Chester Heights
| Chester Heights | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.8% (±7.7 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±2.3 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chester Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Delaware County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chester Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Heights | — | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Aston Township | 2.2 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lima | 2.4 mi | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Delaware County) | 2.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 3.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 3.2 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Chichester Township | 3.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Concord Township (Delaware County), PA (25.1 minutes), Upper Chichester Township, PA (24.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nether Providence Township | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Millbourne | 30.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 17 | Norwood | 30.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 29.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 20 | Marcus Hook | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 21 | Chester Heights | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 28.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Eddystone | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Rose Valley | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 27 | Ridley Park | 27.3 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Chester Heights
How long is the average commute in Chester Heights?
Workers who live in Chester Heights, PA take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chester Heights without a car?
5.2% of households in Chester Heights have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chester Heights?
29.8% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Chester Heights worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester Heights borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester Heights 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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