How long is the commute from Malvern, PA?
Workers who live in Malvern, PA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±4.6)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Malvern get to work
| Means of transportation | Malvern | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±7.5 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±2.8 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±7.5 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Malvern, the average commute is not measurably different from Chester County (26.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Malvern, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Chester County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chester County, Malvern ranks 58 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1471 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Malvern
| Vehicles available | Malvern | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±7.6 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% (±7.2 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±5.9 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Malvern, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Malvern
| Malvern | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±7.5 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±3.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±4.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Malvern, 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 Malvern
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | — | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) | — |
| Paoli | 1.5 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 2.1 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Whiteland Township | 2.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Willistown Township | 2.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| East Goshen Township | 3.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Easttown Township | 3.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 3.9 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterbrook | 4.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.5) | 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 Chester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 51 (tie) | Willistown Township | 25.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 53 (tie) | East Goshen Township | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Tredyffrin Township | 25.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 53 (tie) | Uwchlan Township | 25.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 53 (tie) | West Pikeland Township | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 57 | Elverson | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 58 | Malvern | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) |
| 59 (tie) | East Bradford Township | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 59 (tie) | Kennett Township | 25.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 61 | Coatesville | 25.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Downingtown | 24.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 62 (tie) | Charlestown Township | 24.7 minutes (±4.2) |
| 62 (tie) | West Goshen Township | 24.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 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 Malvern
How long is the average commute in Malvern?
Workers who live in Malvern, PA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Malvern without a car?
5.3% of households in Malvern have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Malvern?
24.7% (±7.5 points) of workers who live in Malvern worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malvern 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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