How long is the commute from New Oxford, PA?
Workers who live in New Oxford, PA take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
5.4% work from home.
7.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.5%
How people in New Oxford get to work
| Means of transportation | New Oxford | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±6.0 points) | 76.3% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±5.1 points) | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.5 points) | 3.4% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.4% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In New Oxford, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (28.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Oxford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Adams County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, New Oxford ranks 32 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2093 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Oxford
| Vehicles available | New Oxford | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.5% (±4.0 points) | 4.5% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±7.8 points) | 25.9% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.9% (±6.8 points) | 38.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±6.9 points) | 31.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In New Oxford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.5%).
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 New Oxford
| New Oxford | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.4% (±3.4 points) | 11.7% (±1.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±4.0 points) | 94.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±4.5 points) | 90.0% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Oxford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Adams County (90.0%).
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 Oxford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Oxford | — | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Oxford Township | 1.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Berwick Township | 2.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 3.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Abbottstown | 3.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County) | 3.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Hampton | 4.3 mi | 36.8 minutes (±16.3) | Not measurably different |
| McSherrystown | 4.5 mi | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Conewago Township (Adams County) | 4.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: McSherrystown, PA (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berwick Township, PA (27.0 minutes), Mount Pleasant Township (Adams County), PA (30.3 minutes), Conewago Township (Adams County), PA (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | York Springs | 24.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | Bendersville | 24.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 28 (tie) | Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 (tie) | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Arendtsville | 23.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 31 | Biglerville | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 32 | New Oxford | 21.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 33 | Gettysburg | 16.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 | McSherrystown | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 9 of 34 places in Adams 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 Oxford
How long is the average commute in New Oxford?
Workers who live in New Oxford, PA take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Oxford without a car?
7.5% of households in New Oxford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Oxford?
5.4% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in New Oxford worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Oxford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Oxford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Oxford borough, Pennsylvania
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for New Oxford borough, Pennsylvania (place:53920, in state:42).
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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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