How long is the commute from Morgantown, PA?
Workers who live in Morgantown, PA take an average of 34.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.1% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.2 minutes (±8.2)
- Public transportation
- 6.1%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Morgantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Morgantown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±13.8 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±10.1 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.1% (±8.3 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±3.1 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±2.1 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±7.4 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Morgantown, the average commute is higher than in 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 Morgantown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Morgantown ranks 2 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morgantown
| Vehicles available | Morgantown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±14.6 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±18.2 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±12.7 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Morgantown, 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 Morgantown
| Morgantown | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±7.4 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±3.7 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±5.2 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Morgantown, 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 Morgantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | — | 34.2 minutes (±8.2) | — |
| New Morgan | 2.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elverson | 3.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Caernarvon Township (Lancaster County) | 3.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Nantmeal Township | 4.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Brook | 4.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Honey Brook Township | 4.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Robeson Township | 6.2 mi | 38.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brecknock Township (Berks County) | 6.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brecknock Township (Berks County), PA (24.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Temple | 39.2 minutes (±22.3) |
| 2 | Morgantown | 34.2 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Hereford | 33.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 | Amity Gardens | 32.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Colony Park | 29.9 minutes (±17.4) |
| 6 | Blandon | 28.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 7 | Lorane | 27.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Pennside | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 8 of 27 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Morgantown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Caernarvon Township (Berks County), 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 Morgantown
How long is the average commute in Morgantown?
Workers who live in Morgantown, PA take an average of 34.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morgantown without a car?
1.4% of households in Morgantown have no vehicle, and 6.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morgantown?
13.5% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Morgantown worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown CDP, 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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