How long is the commute from Folsom, PA?
Workers who live in Folsom, PA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Folsom get to work
| Means of transportation | Folsom | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.2% (±8.4 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±5.4 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±7.7 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Folsom, 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 Folsom, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Folsom ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Folsom
| Vehicles available | Folsom | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±5.3 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.3% (±7.4 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±5.2 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Folsom, 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 Folsom
| Folsom | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±7.7 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±2.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Folsom, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Folsom
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Rutledge | 0.6 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ridley Park | 1.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park | 1.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Swarthmore | 1.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 1.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Woodlyn | 1.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood | 1.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.0 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morton, PA (33.0 minutes), Nether Providence Township, PA (31.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Drexel Hill | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Linwood | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Wayne | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Broomall | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Folsom | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Woodlyn | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Boothwyn | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Villanova | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | St. Davids | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 | Haverford College | 13.1 minutes (±2.4) |
Folsom is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ridley 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 Folsom
How long is the average commute in Folsom?
Workers who live in Folsom, PA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Folsom without a car?
3.1% of households in Folsom have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Folsom?
19.3% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Folsom worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folsom 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 Folsom CDP, Pennsylvania (place:26432, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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