How long is the commute from Marcus Hook, PA?
Workers who live in Marcus Hook, PA take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
16.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 16.8%
How people in Marcus Hook get to work
| Means of transportation | Marcus Hook | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±14.1 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.3% (±14.9 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±3.8 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±7.9 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Marcus Hook, 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 Marcus Hook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Marcus Hook ranks 20 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 775 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marcus Hook
| Vehicles available | Marcus Hook | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.8% (±8.2 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.5% (±12.2 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.2% (±9.8 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.6% (±5.6 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Marcus Hook, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marcus Hook
| Marcus Hook | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±7.9 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±3.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±4.0 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marcus Hook, 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 Marcus Hook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Hook | — | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Trainer | 1.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Linwood | 1.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Chichester Township | 1.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Boothwyn | 2.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Upper Chichester Township | 2.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Claymont | 2.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 2.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Chester | 3.3 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boothwyn, PA (22.6 minutes), Upper Chichester Township, PA (24.8 minutes), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Chadds Ford Township | 31.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | Nether Providence Township | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 16 | Millbourne | 30.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 17 | Norwood | 30.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 18 | Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Thornbury Township (Delaware County) | 29.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 20 | Marcus Hook | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 21 | Chester Heights | 28.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Bethel Township (Delaware County) | 28.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Eddystone | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 23 (tie) | Rose Valley | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Marcus Hook
How long is the average commute in Marcus Hook?
Workers who live in Marcus Hook, PA take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marcus Hook without a car?
16.8% of households in Marcus Hook have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marcus Hook?
9.0% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Marcus Hook worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marcus Hook borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marcus Hook borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marcus Hook 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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Figures last updated on .
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