How long is the commute from Edgmont Township, PA?
Workers who live in Edgmont Township, PA take an average of 26.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
35.0% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 35.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Edgmont Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Edgmont Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.6% (±13.2 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.4 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.0% (±11.5 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Edgmont Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Edgmont Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Edgmont Township ranks 35 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1273 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Edgmont Township
| Vehicles available | Edgmont Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±3.3 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±5.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±5.3 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.0% (±7.6 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Edgmont Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Edgmont Township
| Edgmont Township | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.0% (±11.5 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.4 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Edgmont Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Delaware County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Edgmont Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgmont Township | — | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Lima | 2.4 mi | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 3.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 3.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 3.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Heights | 3.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 4.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Willistown Township | 4.0 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Media | 4.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA (29.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 (tie) | Folcroft | 27.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 29 (tie) | Aston Township | 27.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 29 (tie) | Haverford Township | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 32 | Marple Township | 26.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 33 | Lower Chichester Township | 26.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Glenolden | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Edgmont Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 36 | Swarthmore | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 37 (tie) | Rutledge | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 37 (tie) | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 | Media | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 40 | Ridley Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 41 | Upper Chichester Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 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 Edgmont Township
How long is the average commute in Edgmont Township?
Workers who live in Edgmont Township, PA take an average of 26.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Edgmont Township without a car?
4.1% of households in Edgmont Township have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Edgmont Township?
35.0% (±11.5 points) of workers who live in Edgmont Township worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Edgmont township, Delaware 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 Edgmont township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:22584, in state:42 county:045).
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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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