How long is the commute from Hampden Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Hampden Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Hampden Township, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

70.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.4% take public transportation.

1.6% of workers walk to work.

22.2% work from home.

3.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 22.9 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 0.4%
Work from home: 22.2%
Households without a car: 3.0%

How people in Hampden Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Hampden Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	70.6% (±2.9 points)	71.0%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.6% (±1.7 points)	6.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.4% (±0.4 points)	0.2%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.6% (±0.9 points)	3.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.6% (±0.5 points)	1.6%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	22.2% (±2.2 points)	17.7%	15.6%	15.1%

In Hampden Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Cumberland County (21.8 minutes).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Hampden Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.2%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Cumberland County, Hampden Township ranks 18 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1953 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Hampden Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Hampden Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	3.0% (±1.4 points)	5.0%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	31.9% (±2.9 points)	33.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	46.1% (±3.4 points)	41.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	19.0% (±2.5 points)	20.8%	18.6%	21.9%

In Hampden Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cumberland County (5.0%).

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 Hampden Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Hampden Township	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	22.2% (±2.2 points)	17.7% (±0.9 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.9% (±1.9 points)	94.9% (±0.6 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	94.6% (±2.2 points)	92.2% (±0.6 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Hampden Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cumberland County (92.2%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Hampden Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Hampden Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Hampden Township	—	22.9 minutes (±1.7)	—
Shiremanstown	2.9 mi	17.7 minutes (±1.5)	Lower
East Pennsboro Township	3.0 mi	20.8 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Camp Hill	3.1 mi	20.7 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Enola	3.2 mi	19.7 minutes (±2.0)	Lower
West Fairview	3.4 mi	32.7 minutes (±19.7)	Not measurably different
Mechanicsburg	3.6 mi	24.5 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Wormleysburg	3.7 mi	22.2 minutes (±3.3)	Not measurably different
Silver Spring Township	4.0 mi	21.0 minutes (±1.4)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shiremanstown, PA (17.7 minutes), Enola, PA (19.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
12	Mechanicsburg	24.5 minutes (±3.1)
13 (tie)	Mount Holly Springs	24.2 minutes (±2.7)
13 (tie)	South Newton Township	24.2 minutes (±2.8)
15	Monroe Township (Cumberland County)	23.7 minutes (±3.5)
16	Southampton Township (Cumberland County)	23.1 minutes (±3.9)
17 (tie)	Newville	22.9 minutes (±2.0)
17 (tie)	Hampden Township	22.9 minutes (±1.7)
17 (tie)	South Middleton Township	22.9 minutes (±3.5)
20	Wormleysburg	22.2 minutes (±3.3)
21	Silver Spring Township	21.0 minutes (±1.4)
22	East Pennsboro Township	20.8 minutes (±1.9)
23	Camp Hill	20.7 minutes (±3.0)
24	Lemoyne	20.5 minutes (±4.4)

Showing 13 of 33 places in Cumberland 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 Hampden Township

How long is the average commute in Hampden Township?

Workers who live in Hampden Township, PA take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Hampden Township without a car?

3.0% of households in Hampden Township have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Hampden Township?

22.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Hampden Township worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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