How long is the commute from Fox Chapel, PA?
Workers who live in Fox Chapel, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Fox Chapel get to work
| Means of transportation | Fox Chapel | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±6.2 points) | 61.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 3.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±5.8 points) | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Fox Chapel, the average commute is not measurably different from Allegheny County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fox Chapel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Allegheny County (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Allegheny County, Fox Chapel ranks 40 of 128 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1240 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fox Chapel
| Vehicles available | Fox Chapel | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.5 points) | 11.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.1% (±5.6 points) | 40.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±6.8 points) | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.8% (±7.3 points) | 12.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Fox Chapel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Allegheny County (11.9%).
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 Fox Chapel
| Fox Chapel | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±5.8 points) | 21.1% (±0.4 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.9 points) | 94.0% (±0.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±1.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fox Chapel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Allegheny County (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fox Chapel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chapel | — | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| O'Hara Township | 2.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aspinwall | 2.4 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harmar Township | 2.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Blawnox | 2.7 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Oakmont | 2.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Verona | 2.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sharpsburg | 2.8 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Indiana Township | 3.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Blawnox, PA (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Allegheny County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 33 (tie) | Hampton Township | 27.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 35 (tie) | McKeesport | 26.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 35 (tie) | Penn Hills Township | 26.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 37 | Springdale Township | 26.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 38 | Springdale | 26.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Bethel Park | 26.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Fox Chapel | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 39 (tie) | Rosslyn Farms | 26.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 42 | North Fayette Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 43 (tie) | Baldwin | 26.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 43 (tie) | Brackenridge | 26.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 43 (tie) | Baldwin Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 46 | West Mifflin | 26.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 128 places in Allegheny 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 Fox Chapel
How long is the average commute in Fox Chapel?
Workers who live in Fox Chapel, PA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fox Chapel without a car?
3.2% of households in Fox Chapel have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fox Chapel?
21.5% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Fox Chapel worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Chapel borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Chapel borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fox Chapel borough, Pennsylvania
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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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