How long is the commute from Laureldale, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Laureldale, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Laureldale, PA take an average of 26.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

74.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.9% of workers walk to work.

3.0% work from home.

3.2% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.0 minutes (±7.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 3.0%
Households without a car: 3.2%

How people in Laureldale get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Laureldale	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	74.1% (±8.6 points)	73.5%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	20.9% (±8.0 points)	9.0%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.5 points)	1.0%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.9% (±1.6 points)	2.5%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±1.5 points)	2.1%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	3.0% (±2.3 points)	11.9%	15.6%	15.1%

In Laureldale, 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 Laureldale, 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, Laureldale ranks 39 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1344 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in Laureldale

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Laureldale	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	3.2% (±2.2 points)	8.7%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	34.2% (±9.0 points)	30.6%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.6% (±9.4 points)	36.1%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	26.0% (±10.5 points)	24.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In Laureldale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Berks County (8.7%).

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 Laureldale

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Laureldale	Berks County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	3.0% (±2.3 points)	11.9% (±0.6 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.1% (±2.8 points)	93.3% (±0.5 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	87.5% (±5.7 points)	89.6% (±0.6 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Laureldale, 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 Laureldale

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Laureldale
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Laureldale	—	26.0 minutes (±7.7)	—
Muhlenberg Township	0.7 mi	22.7 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
South Temple	0.8 mi	39.2 minutes (±22.3)	Not measurably different
Hyde Park (community)	1.1 mi	22.0 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Temple	1.4 mi	21.7 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Muhlenberg Park	1.4 mi	20.3 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different
Riverview Park	1.9 mi	22.4 minutes (±3.1)	Not measurably different
Fox Chase	2.7 mi	16.9 minutes (±1.6)	Lower
Alsace Township	3.0 mi	20.9 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fox Chase, PA (16.9 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
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)
38	Centre Township (Berks County)	26.1 minutes (±3.4)
39	Laureldale	26.0 minutes (±7.7)
40	Lenhartsville	25.4 minutes (±3.2)
41	Longswamp Township	25.3 minutes (±3.2)
42 (tie)	Exeter Township (Berks County)	25.2 minutes (±1.5)
42 (tie)	South Heidelberg Township	25.2 minutes (±1.9)
44	New Morgan	25.0 minutes (±5.8)
45	Marion Township (Berks County)	24.6 minutes (±2.8)

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 Laureldale

How long is the average commute in Laureldale?

Workers who live in Laureldale, PA take an average of 26.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Laureldale without a car?

3.2% of households in Laureldale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Laureldale?

3.0% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Laureldale worked from home, and 87.5% 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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