How long is the commute from DeSales University, PA?
Workers who live in DeSales University, PA take an average of 13.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
14.0% of workers walk to work.
46.9% work from home.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.5 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 46.9%
How people in DeSales University get to work
| Means of transportation | DeSales University | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 37.9% (±15.0 points) | 72.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±2.5 points) | 1.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.0% (±8.9 points) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 46.9% (±17.7 points) | 14.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In DeSales University, the average commute is lower than in Lehigh County (24.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In DeSales University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lehigh County (1.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lehigh County, DeSales University ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 383 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in DeSales University
| Vehicles available | DeSales University | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | — | 8.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | — | 33.8% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | — | 37.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | — | 20.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
Working from home and internet access in DeSales University
| DeSales University | Lehigh County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 46.9% (±17.7 points) | 14.0% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | — | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | — | 90.0% (±0.7 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
Average commute in places near DeSales University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSales University | — | 13.5 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Coopersburg | 2.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Hellertown | 3.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Springfield Township (Bucks County) | 4.1 mi | 38.4 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Fountain Hill | 4.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Salisbury Township (Lehigh County) | 4.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Lower Saucon Township | 5.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Richlandtown | 5.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Richland Township (Bucks County) | 5.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coopersburg, PA (25.5 minutes), Hellertown, PA (25.7 minutes), Springfield Township (Bucks County), PA (38.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lehigh County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Stiles | 25.8 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Fullerton | 25.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 9 | Wescosville | 23.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Ancient Oaks | 21.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Cetronia | 19.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Trexlertown | 17.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | DeSales University | 13.5 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Lehigh County, ranked from highest to lowest.
DeSales University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper Saucon Township, 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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How long is the average commute in DeSales University?
Workers who live in DeSales University, PA take an average of 13.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSales University CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSales University CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSales University CDP, Pennsylvania
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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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