How long is the commute from Darby, PA?
Workers who live in Darby, PA take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% of workers drive alone to work.
24.9% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
28.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 24.9%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 28.2%
How people in Darby get to work
| Means of transportation | Darby | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.0% (±8.6 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.3 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 24.9% (±5.9 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±5.6 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Darby, the average commute is higher than in Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Darby, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Darby ranks 2 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 163 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Darby
| Vehicles available | Darby | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.2% (±7.7 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.6% (±6.6 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 12.9% (±5.1 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.2% (±3.2 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Darby, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Delaware County (9.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Darby
| Darby | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±5.6 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.2% (±4.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.6% (±5.5 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Darby, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Delaware County (93.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Darby
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby | — | 36.6 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Colwyn | 0.8 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Yeadon | 0.9 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Collingdale | 1.0 mi | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Hill | 1.0 mi | 35.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Aldan | 1.4 mi | 42.1 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lansdowne | 1.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Lansdowne | 1.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Darby Township | 1.8 mi | 32.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Yeadon, PA (31.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aldan | 42.1 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Darby | 36.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Sharon Hill | 35.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 4 | East Lansdowne | 34.4 minutes (±7.9) |
| 5 | Colwyn | 33.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Lansdowne | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 | Morton | 33.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | Collingdale | 32.8 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 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 Darby
How long is the average commute in Darby?
Workers who live in Darby, PA take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Darby without a car?
28.2% of households in Darby have no vehicle, and 24.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Darby?
10.5% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Darby worked from home, and 84.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darby borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darby borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darby 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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