How long is the commute from Chester Township, PA?
Workers who live in Chester Township, PA take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
11.8% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.1%
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Chester Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Chester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±10.4 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±5.3 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.1% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.8% (±7.6 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Chester Township, the average commute is lower than in Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chester Township, 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 Township ranks 49 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2368 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chester Township
| Vehicles available | Chester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±4.2 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.5% (±10.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±8.4 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.5% (±5.2 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Chester Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (9.6%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chester Township
| Chester Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.8% (±7.6 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±3.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chester Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (93.3%).
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 Chester Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Township | — | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Upland | 1.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 1.5 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Chester | 1.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 1.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Parkside | 1.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Trainer | 1.8 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| Linwood | 2.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookhaven, PA (27.2 minutes), Chester, PA (22.9 minutes), Village Green-Green Ridge, PA (26.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Radnor Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Parkside | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Chester | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Prospect Park | 22.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Upland | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 48 (tie) | Chester Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 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 Township
How long is the average commute in Chester Township?
Workers who live in Chester Township, PA take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chester Township without a car?
9.5% of households in Chester Township have no vehicle, and 3.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chester Township?
11.8% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Chester Township worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chester township, Delaware 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 Chester township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:13212, in state:42 county:045).
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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