How long is the commute from Chestnut Hill, PA?
Workers who live in Chestnut Hill, PA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Chestnut Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Chestnut Hill | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±6.2 points) | 74.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±4.6 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±5.9 points) | 14.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Chestnut Hill, the average commute is not measurably different from Northampton County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chestnut Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Northampton County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northampton County, Chestnut Hill ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 90 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chestnut Hill
| Vehicles available | Chestnut Hill | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±4.0 points) | 6.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% (±6.7 points) | 31.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% (±7.9 points) | 40.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.6% (±6.3 points) | 22.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Chestnut Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northampton County (6.5%).
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 Chestnut Hill
| Chestnut Hill | Northampton County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±5.9 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.8% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chestnut Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northampton County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chestnut Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill | — | 29.4 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Phillipsburg Town | 2.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 2.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lopatcong Township | 2.8 mi | 39.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Tatamy | 2.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson | 3.2 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Palmer Township | 3.2 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Easton | 3.4 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Stockertown | 3.7 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Easton, PA (19.1 minutes), Stockertown, PA (23.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lopatcong Township, NJ (39.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northampton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Orchard | 46.8 minutes (±22.8) |
| 2 | Raubsville | 40.4 minutes (±11.3) |
| 3 | Chestnut Hill | 29.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Cherryville | 26.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 5 | Morgan Hill | 25.5 minutes (±13.0) |
| 6 | Middletown (community) | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Belfast | 22.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 7 (tie) | Palmer Heights | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 9 | Eastlawn Gardens | 19.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Chestnut Hill is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Forks Township (Northampton County), 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 Chestnut Hill
How long is the average commute in Chestnut Hill?
Workers who live in Chestnut Hill, PA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chestnut Hill without a car?
3.9% of households in Chestnut Hill have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chestnut Hill?
24.7% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Chestnut Hill worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill CDP, Pennsylvania (place:13336, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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