How long is the commute from Linwood, PA?
Workers who live in Linwood, PA take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Linwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Linwood | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±9.9 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±3.8 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.9 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±10.8 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Linwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Linwood, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Linwood ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Linwood
| Vehicles available | Linwood | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±7.2 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±10.8 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.1% (±8.8 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±15.9 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Linwood, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Linwood
| Linwood | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±10.8 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±3.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±4.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Linwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (93.3%).
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 Linwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | — | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Marcus Hook | 1.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Trainer | 1.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Boothwyn | 1.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Chichester Township | 1.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 2.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Claymont | 2.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 2.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 3.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester Township, PA (19.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Drexel Hill | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Linwood | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Wayne | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Broomall | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Folsom | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Woodlyn | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Boothwyn | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Linwood is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lower Chichester Township, whose figures include it.
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 Linwood
How long is the average commute in Linwood?
Workers who live in Linwood, PA take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Linwood without a car?
12.2% of households in Linwood have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Linwood?
13.1% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Linwood worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linwood CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linwood CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Linwood CDP, 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 Linwood CDP, Pennsylvania (place:43720, 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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