How long is the commute from New Berlin, PA?
Workers who live in New Berlin, PA take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
13.2% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 13.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in New Berlin get to work
| Means of transportation | New Berlin | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.2% (±7.4 points) | 69.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±2.1 points) | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 11.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±8.1 points) | 2.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.2% (±7.1 points) | 9.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In New Berlin, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (17.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Berlin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, New Berlin ranks 7 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2233 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Berlin
| Vehicles available | New Berlin | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.8 points) | 9.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±6.0 points) | 28.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±9.1 points) | 37.7% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.4% (±7.6 points) | 23.7% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In New Berlin, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (9.7%).
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 New Berlin
| New Berlin | Union County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.2% (±7.1 points) | 9.0% (±1.3 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±3.5 points) | 88.6% (±2.1 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±3.8 points) | 80.3% (±2.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Berlin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (80.3%).
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 New Berlin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Berlin | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Jackson Township (Snyder County) | 1.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Limestone Township (Union County) | 2.3 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Middlecreek Township (Snyder County) | 4.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mifflinburg | 4.3 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Buffalo Township | 4.9 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Union Township (Union County) | 5.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Center Township (Snyder County) | 5.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Township (Union County) | 5.8 mi | 18.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Buffalo Township, PA (15.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Township (Union County) | 29.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Hartley Township | 26.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 3 | Hartleton | 23.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Union Township (Union County) | 22.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Gregg Township (Union County) | 21.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | West Buffalo Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | New Berlin | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Limestone Township (Union County) | 20.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Buffalo Township (Union County) | 18.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | White Deer Township | 18.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Mifflinburg | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Kelly Township | 17.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | East Buffalo Township | 15.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Union 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 New Berlin
How long is the average commute in New Berlin?
Workers who live in New Berlin, PA take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Berlin without a car?
1.9% of households in New Berlin have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Berlin?
13.2% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in New Berlin worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Berlin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Berlin borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Berlin 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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