How long is the commute from Elkins Park, PA?
Workers who live in Elkins Park, PA take an average of 33.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.9% of workers drive alone to work.
12.6% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
29.0% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 12.6%
- Work from home
- 29.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Elkins Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Elkins Park | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.9% (±5.7 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.3 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.6% (±4.4 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.0% (±6.4 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Elkins Park, the average commute is higher than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elkins Park, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Elkins Park ranks 5 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 45 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elkins Park
| Vehicles available | Elkins Park | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±4.8 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±5.5 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% (±5.6 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.9% (±4.1 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Elkins Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
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 Elkins Park
| Elkins Park | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.0% (±6.4 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elkins Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elkins Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Park | — | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Melrose Park | 0.9 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 1.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±17.3) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 1.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 1.4 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
| Oak Lane | 1.6 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Village | 2.1 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 2.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wyncote, PA (26.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Wynne | 35.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Halfway House | 35.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Melrose Park | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | McKinley | 34.3 minutes (±17.3) |
| 5 | Elkins Park | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Oak Lane | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Spring Mount | 32.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Wynnewood | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Blue Bell | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Evansburg | 30.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Cheltenham Village | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 11 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Elkins Park is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Cheltenham 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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Questions about Elkins Park
How long is the average commute in Elkins Park?
Workers who live in Elkins Park, PA take an average of 33.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elkins Park without a car?
7.9% of households in Elkins Park have no vehicle, and 12.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elkins Park?
29.0% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Elkins Park worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elkins Park CDP, 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 Elkins Park CDP, Pennsylvania (place:23128, in state:42).
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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