How long is the commute from Kennett Square, PA?
Workers who live in Kennett Square, PA take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.0% of workers walk to work.
9.1% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Kennett Square get to work
| Means of transportation | Kennett Square | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±6.3 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.9% (±4.9 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.0% (±3.5 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Kennett Square, the average commute is lower than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kennett Square, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Chester County (1.3%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chester County, Kennett Square ranks 73 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2301 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kennett Square
| Vehicles available | Kennett Square | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% (±7.3 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±8.3 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±5.6 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Kennett Square, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chester County (4.3%).
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 Kennett Square
| Kennett Square | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.1% (±3.5 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±5.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kennett Square, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).
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 Kennett Square
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennett Square | — | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Kennett Township | 1.6 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| East Marlborough Township | 2.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| New Garden Township | 3.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 3.9 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hockessin | 4.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Pennsbury Township | 4.7 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Pocopson Township | 5.2 mi | 34.2 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| London Grove Township | 5.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kennett Township, PA (25.2 minutes), East Marlborough Township, PA (25.8 minutes), Hockessin, DE (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | West Marlborough Township | 23.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 68 | East Caln Township | 22.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 69 | Lower Oxford Township | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 70 | New Garden Township | 22.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 71 | South Coatesville | 21.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 72 | West Chester | 20.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 73 | Kennett Square | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 7 of 73 places in Chester 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 Kennett Square
How long is the average commute in Kennett Square?
Workers who live in Kennett Square, PA take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kennett Square without a car?
3.0% of households in Kennett Square have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kennett Square?
9.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Kennett Square worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett Square borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett Square borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kennett Square 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 Kennett Square borough, Pennsylvania (place:39352, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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