How long is the commute from Dover Township, PA?
Workers who live in Dover Township, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.0% work from home.
3.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 14.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.4%
How people in Dover Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Dover Township | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±3.4 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Dover Township, the average commute is not measurably different from York County (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dover Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in York County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Dover Township ranks 31 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 968 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dover Township
| Vehicles available | Dover Township | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±4.3 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±4.2 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±3.6 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Dover Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in York County (5.9%).
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 Dover Township
| Dover Township | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.0% (±3.3 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±3.4 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±3.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dover Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 Dover Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Township | — | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Dover | 1.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shiloh | 4.7 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wellsville | 5.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Warrington Township (York County) | 5.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Manchester Township | 5.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Conewago Township (York County) | 5.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (York County) | 6.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township (York County) | 6.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manchester Township (York County), PA (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Penn Township (York County) | 29.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Washington Township (York County) | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 27 | Seven Valleys | 29.0 minutes (±7.2) |
| 28 | Lower Windsor Township | 28.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 | Winterstown | 28.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 30 | Conewago Township (York County) | 28.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 31 | Dover Township | 28.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 32 | East Prospect | 27.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 33 | Railroad | 27.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 34 | Jackson Township (York County) | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 35 (tie) | Wellsville | 27.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 (tie) | Springfield Township (York County) | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 37 (tie) | Dillsburg | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Dover Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Weigelstown.
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 Dover Township
How long is the average commute in Dover Township?
Workers who live in Dover Township, PA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dover Township without a car?
3.4% of households in Dover Township have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dover Township?
14.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Dover Township worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, York County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover township, York 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 Dover township, York County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:19704, in state:42 county:133).
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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