How long is the commute from New Philadelphia, PA?
Workers who live in New Philadelphia, PA take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in New Philadelphia get to work
| Means of transportation | New Philadelphia | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±6.3 points) | 77.8% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±3.2 points) | 10.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 0.4% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±2.3 points) | 2.9% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 7.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In New Philadelphia, the average commute is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Philadelphia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Schuylkill County, New Philadelphia ranks 41 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1526 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Philadelphia
| Vehicles available | New Philadelphia | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±5.3 points) | 8.0% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±9.7 points) | 32.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.2% (±11.4 points) | 35.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.0% (±7.4 points) | 24.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In New Philadelphia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (8.0%).
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 Philadelphia
| New Philadelphia | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±5.2 points) | 7.3% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.8% (±7.3 points) | 91.6% (±0.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±7.2 points) | 86.7% (±0.9 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In New Philadelphia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Schuylkill County (86.7%).
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 Philadelphia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Philadelphia | — | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Middleport | 1.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Blythe Township | 2.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Norwegian Township | 2.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Port Carbon | 3.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Palo Alto | 3.5 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 3.8 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| St. Clair | 3.9 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Manheim Township | 4.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | McAdoo | 26.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 36 | Pine Grove | 25.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 37 | Foster Township (Schuylkill County) | 25.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 38 | Frailey Township | 25.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 39 (tie) | Gordon | 25.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 39 (tie) | Palo Alto | 25.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 41 | New Philadelphia | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 42 | Hubley Township | 25.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 43 | Frackville | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 44 (tie) | Girardville | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 44 (tie) | Tamaqua | 24.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 46 | New Castle Township | 24.7 minutes (±6.6) |
| 47 | Delano Township | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill 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 Philadelphia
How long is the average commute in New Philadelphia?
Workers who live in New Philadelphia, PA take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Philadelphia without a car?
8.6% of households in New Philadelphia have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Philadelphia?
8.3% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in New Philadelphia worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Philadelphia borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Philadelphia borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Philadelphia 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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Figures last updated on .
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