How long is the commute from Media, PA?
Workers who live in Media, PA take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.2% take public transportation.
5.7% of workers walk to work.
20.9% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 5.2%
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Media get to work
| Means of transportation | Media | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.6% (±6.0 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.0% (±5.8 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.2% (±2.3 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.7% (±2.9 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.9% (±4.8 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Media, the average commute is lower than in 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 Media, 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, Media ranks 39 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1542 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Media
| Vehicles available | Media | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.9 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 61.9% (±4.2 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.1% (±4.4 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±3.5 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Media, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Media
| Media | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.9% (±4.8 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±3.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Media, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Media
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Media | — | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Upper Providence Township (Delaware County) | 1.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Valley | 1.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Nether Providence Township | 1.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Middletown Township (Delaware County) | 2.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Swarthmore | 2.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (Delaware County) | 2.8 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lima | 2.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Morton | 3.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Nether Providence Township, PA (31.0 minutes), Middletown Township (Delaware County), PA (29.9 minutes), Morton, PA (33.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Lower Chichester Township | 26.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 34 (tie) | Glenolden | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Edgmont Township | 26.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 36 | Swarthmore | 26.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 37 (tie) | Rutledge | 25.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 37 (tie) | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 | Media | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 40 | Ridley Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 41 | Upper Chichester Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 43 | Radnor Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Parkside | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Chester | 22.9 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 Media
How long is the average commute in Media?
Workers who live in Media, PA take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Media without a car?
3.1% of households in Media have no vehicle, and 5.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Media?
20.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Media worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Media 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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