How long is the commute from Jenkintown, PA?
Workers who live in Jenkintown, PA take an average of 33.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.1% of workers drive alone to work.
6.2% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
44.5% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.3 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 6.2%
- Work from home
- 44.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Jenkintown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jenkintown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 37.1% (±9.5 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±6.4 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.2% (±4.0 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±3.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 44.5% (±10.6 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Jenkintown ranks 2 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 328 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jenkintown
| Vehicles available | Jenkintown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±5.5 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.0% (±7.2 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±8.3 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.3% (±6.1 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Jenkintown, 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 Jenkintown
| Jenkintown | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 44.5% (±10.6 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±3.8 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±4.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jenkintown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
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 Jenkintown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkintown | — | 33.3 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Wyncote | 0.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glenside | 1.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins Park | 1.3 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 1.3 mi | 34.3 minutes (±17.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Township | 1.3 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Abington Township | 1.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Park | 2.2 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.1) | 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Pottsgrove Township | 36.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Jenkintown | 33.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Pennsburg | 32.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 4 | New Hanover Township | 31.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Lower Frederick Township | 31.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Whitpain Township | 30.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 | East Norriton Township | 30.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Cheltenham Township | 30.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Jenkintown
How long is the average commute in Jenkintown?
Workers who live in Jenkintown, PA take an average of 33.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jenkintown without a car?
10.5% of households in Jenkintown have no vehicle, and 6.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jenkintown?
44.5% (±10.6 points) of workers who live in Jenkintown worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkintown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkintown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jenkintown borough, 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 Jenkintown borough, Pennsylvania (place:38000, in state:42).
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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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