How long is the commute from East Caln Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in East Caln Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in East Caln Township, PA take an average of 22.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

60.1% of workers drive alone to work.

1.9% take public transportation.

0.6% of workers walk to work.

30.6% work from home.

8.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.4 minutes (±4.0)
Public transportation: 1.9%
Work from home: 30.6%
Households without a car: 8.2%

How people in East Caln Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	East Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	60.1% (±10.2 points)	64.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.4% (±3.6 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.9% (±2.3 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.6% (±1.0 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.4% (±2.1 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	30.6% (±9.4 points)	24.1%	15.6%	15.1%

In East Caln Township, the average commute is lower than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In East Caln Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Chester County, East Caln Township ranks 68 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2015 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in East Caln Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	East Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	8.2% (±4.2 points)	4.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	42.1% (±9.3 points)	27.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.6% (±8.6 points)	45.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	13.0% (±3.7 points)	23.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In East Caln Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chester County (4.3%).

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 East Caln Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	East Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	30.6% (±9.4 points)	24.1% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	96.1% (±2.7 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	91.8% (±4.3 points)	94.7% (±0.4 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In East Caln Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).

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 East Caln Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with East Caln Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
East Caln Township	—	22.4 minutes (±4.0)	—
Downingtown	1.3 mi	24.7 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Exton	2.6 mi	27.6 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
Uwchlan Township	2.7 mi	25.5 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
Eagleview	3.2 mi	22.8 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Lionville	3.3 mi	20.0 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
West Whiteland Township	3.3 mi	25.9 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
East Bradford Township	3.8 mi	25.2 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Thorndale	4.0 mi	26.1 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Chester County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
62 (tie)	Downingtown	24.7 minutes (±3.0)
62 (tie)	Charlestown Township	24.7 minutes (±4.2)
62 (tie)	West Goshen Township	24.7 minutes (±1.7)
65	Avondale	24.3 minutes (±4.9)
66	East Whiteland Township	23.2 minutes (±2.1)
67	West Marlborough Township	23.1 minutes (±3.5)
68	East Caln Township	22.4 minutes (±4.0)
69	Lower Oxford Township	22.1 minutes (±2.6)
70	New Garden Township	22.0 minutes (±1.7)
71	South Coatesville	21.7 minutes (±2.3)
72	West Chester	20.9 minutes (±1.2)
73	Kennett Square	19.9 minutes (±1.9)

Showing 12 of 73 places in Chester 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 East Caln Township

How long is the average commute in East Caln Township?

Workers who live in East Caln Township, PA take an average of 22.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in East Caln Township without a car?

8.2% of households in East Caln Township have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in East Caln Township?

30.6% (±9.4 points) of workers who live in East Caln Township worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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