How long is the commute from Collegeville, PA?
Workers who live in Collegeville, PA take an average of 22.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
14.3% of workers walk to work.
23.5% work from home.
16.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 23.5%
- Households without a car
- 16.0%
How people in Collegeville get to work
| Means of transportation | Collegeville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.7% (±6.9 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±3.9 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.3% (±4.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.5% (±6.1 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Collegeville, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Collegeville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Collegeville ranks 58 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1970 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Collegeville
| Vehicles available | Collegeville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.0% (±11.8 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% (±6.7 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±10.4 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±6.0 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Collegeville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
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 Collegeville
| Collegeville | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.5% (±6.1 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% (±11.6 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.5% (±11.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Collegeville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
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 Collegeville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegeville | — | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Evansburg | 1.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Trappe | 1.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County) | 2.1 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Skippack Township | 2.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Perkiomen Township | 3.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Eagleville | 3.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Providence Township | 3.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Skippack | 3.8 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Evansburg, PA (30.9 minutes), Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County), PA (26.7 minutes), Skippack Township, PA (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | West Norriton Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 53 | Upper Merion Township | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 54 | Telford | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Schwenksville | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 55 (tie) | West Conshohocken | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 57 | Royersford | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 58 | Collegeville | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 59 | Ambler | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 60 | Bridgeport | 18.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 61 (tie) | Bryn Athyn | 16.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 61 (tie) | Hatfield | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 11 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Collegeville
How long is the average commute in Collegeville?
Workers who live in Collegeville, PA take an average of 22.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Collegeville without a car?
16.0% of households in Collegeville have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Collegeville?
23.5% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Collegeville worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Collegeville borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Collegeville borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Collegeville borough, 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 Collegeville borough, Pennsylvania (place:15192, 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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