How long is the commute from Newtown, PA?
Workers who live in Newtown, PA take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Newtown get to work
| Means of transportation | Newtown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.4% (±6.5 points) | 69.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±6.3 points) | 19.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Newtown, the average commute is not measurably different from Bucks County (29.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Newtown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bucks County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bucks County, Newtown ranks 23 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 651 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newtown
| Vehicles available | Newtown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 4.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% (±6.7 points) | 28.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.4% (±7.6 points) | 41.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±5.4 points) | 25.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Newtown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bucks County (4.9%).
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 Newtown
| Newtown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±6.3 points) | 19.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±2.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newtown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bucks County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newtown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown | — | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Newtown Township (Bucks County) | 1.2 mi | 34.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Grant | 2.4 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village Shires | 2.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbourne | 3.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Richboro | 3.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Langhorne | 3.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Middletown Township (Bucks County) | 3.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 3.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Langhorne, PA (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Haycock Township | 31.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 17 (tie) | Plumstead Township | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Hilltown Township | 31.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Northampton Township (Bucks County) | 30.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 21 (tie) | Riegelsville | 30.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 21 (tie) | Warrington Township (Bucks County) | 30.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 23 | Newtown | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 24 | Upper Southampton Township | 29.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 | Wrightstown Township | 29.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 26 | Richland Township (Bucks County) | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 (tie) | Perkasie | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 27 (tie) | Bensalem Township | 28.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 29 (tie) | Chalfont | 28.4 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Newtown
How long is the average commute in Newtown?
Workers who live in Newtown, PA take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newtown without a car?
1.4% of households in Newtown have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newtown?
22.3% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Newtown worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newtown 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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