How long is the commute from Kutztown, PA?
Workers who live in Kutztown, PA take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Kutztown get to work
| Means of transportation | Kutztown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.1% (±7.7 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±3.6 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±5.4 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Kutztown, 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 Kutztown, 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, Kutztown ranks 54 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1822 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kutztown
| Vehicles available | Kutztown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±5.6 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.6% (±9.9 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±9.6 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±5.2 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Kutztown, 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 Kutztown
| Kutztown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±5.4 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±4.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±5.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kutztown, 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 Kutztown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kutztown | — | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Kutztown University | 0.8 mi | 11.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Maxatawny Township | 1.7 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Lyons | 3.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond Township (Berks County) | 3.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwich Township | 3.9 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Topton | 4.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fleetwood | 5.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 5.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kutztown University, PA (11.5 minutes), Maxatawny Township, PA (17.6 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 (tie) | Bechtelsville | 24.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 (tie) | Fleetwood | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 (tie) | Reading | 24.1 minutes (±0.9) |
| 50 (tie) | Douglass Township (Berks County) | 24.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 52 | Wernersville | 23.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 53 | Tulpehocken Township | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 54 (tie) | Kutztown | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 54 (tie) | Spring Township (Berks County) | 23.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 56 | Bern Township | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 57 (tie) | Cumru Township | 23.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 (tie) | Greenwich Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 59 | Sinking Spring | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 60 | Kenhorst | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
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 Kutztown
How long is the average commute in Kutztown?
Workers who live in Kutztown, PA take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kutztown without a car?
9.4% of households in Kutztown have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kutztown?
12.0% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Kutztown worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kutztown 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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