How long is the commute from Mount Penn, PA?
Workers who live in Mount Penn, PA take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
7.2% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
10.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.9%
How people in Mount Penn get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Penn | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.4% (±7.1 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.7% (±5.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.2% (±5.8 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±6.7 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Mount Penn, the average commute is lower than in Berks County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mount Penn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Mount Penn ranks 69 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2243 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Penn
| Vehicles available | Mount Penn | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.9% (±7.3 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.5% (±10.2 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±9.5 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±7.8 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Mount Penn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berks County (8.7%).
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 Mount Penn
| Mount Penn | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±6.7 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.9 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.4% (±8.6 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Penn, 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 Mount Penn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Penn | — | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Pennside | 0.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| St. Lawrence | 1.4 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Lower Alsace Township | 1.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Reiffton | 1.9 mi | 25.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Stony Creek Mills | 2.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 2.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Jacksonwald | 2.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Exeter Township (Berks County) | 3.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pennside, PA (27.5 minutes), St. Lawrence, PA (26.9 minutes), Lower Alsace Township, PA (27.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62 (tie) | Perry Township (Berks County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 64 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 65 | West Reading | 21.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 66 | Shillington | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 67 | Alsace Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Lyons | 20.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 69 | Mount Penn | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 70 | Leesport | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | Wyomissing | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 72 | Maxatawny Township | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 of 72 places in Berks 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 Mount Penn
How long is the average commute in Mount Penn?
Workers who live in Mount Penn, PA take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Penn without a car?
10.9% of households in Mount Penn have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Penn?
11.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Mount Penn worked from home, and 84.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Penn borough, Pennsylvania
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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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