How long is the commute from Hamburg, PA?
Workers who live in Hamburg, PA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Hamburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Hamburg | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±8.2 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.6% (±8.2 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±5.2 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Hamburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Berks County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hamburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Hamburg ranks 31 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1223 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hamburg
| Vehicles available | Hamburg | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±4.9 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 50.0% (±9.7 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.4% (±8.3 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±5.1 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Hamburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berks County (8.7%).
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 Hamburg
| Hamburg | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±5.2 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.0% (±5.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.1% (±6.5 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hamburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berks County (89.6%).
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 Hamburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | — | 26.6 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| West Hamburg | 1.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township (Berks County) | 1.9 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Tilden Township | 2.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Port Clinton | 3.2 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Berks County) | 3.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Shoemakersville | 3.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lenhartsville | 5.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Centerport | 5.0 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) | 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 Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Womelsdorf | 27.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 (tie) | Bethel Township (Berks County) | 27.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 26 (tie) | Colebrookdale Township | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 28 (tie) | St. Lawrence | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 28 (tie) | Rockland Township (Berks County) | 26.9 minutes (±5.9) |
| 30 | Upper Tulpehocken Township | 26.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 31 | Hamburg | 26.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 32 (tie) | Bally | 26.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 32 (tie) | District Township | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 32 (tie) | Oley Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 32 (tie) | Ontelaunee Township | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 32 (tie) | Upper Bern Township | 26.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 37 | Centerport | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Hamburg
How long is the average commute in Hamburg?
Workers who live in Hamburg, PA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hamburg without a car?
7.7% of households in Hamburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hamburg?
8.9% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Hamburg worked from home, and 86.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamburg borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hamburg 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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