How long is the commute from Norristown, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Norristown, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Norristown, PA take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

60.8% of workers drive alone to work.

6.1% take public transportation.

4.0% of workers walk to work.

12.1% work from home.

17.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.9 minutes (±1.6)
Public transportation: 6.1%
Work from home: 12.1%
Households without a car: 17.6%

How people in Norristown get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Norristown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	60.8% (±3.5 points)	64.4%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	13.2% (±2.9 points)	6.2%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	6.1% (±2.0 points)	2.9%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	4.0% (±1.8 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.9% (±1.4 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.1% (±2.5 points)	23.3%	15.6%	15.1%

In Norristown, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Norristown, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Montgomery County (2.9%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).

In Montgomery County, Norristown ranks 39 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1155 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Norristown

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Norristown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	17.6% (±3.3 points)	5.7%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	39.7% (±4.1 points)	32.6%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	30.9% (±3.3 points)	42.2%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	11.8% (±2.4 points)	19.5%	18.6%	21.9%

In Norristown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Montgomery County (5.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Norristown

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Norristown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	12.1% (±2.5 points)	23.3% (±0.6 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	95.3% (±1.7 points)	96.7% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.5% (±2.9 points)	94.3% (±0.3 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Norristown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Montgomery County (94.3%).

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 Norristown

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Norristown
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Norristown	—	26.9 minutes (±1.6)	—
Bridgeport	1.3 mi	18.9 minutes (±3.0)	Lower
West Norriton Township	2.1 mi	24.9 minutes (±2.0)	Not measurably different
East Norriton Township	2.1 mi	30.8 minutes (±2.9)	Higher
Swedeland	2.4 mi	22.1 minutes (±4.7)	Not measurably different
Plymouth Township (Montgomery County)	2.4 mi	25.7 minutes (±1.3)	Not measurably different
King of Prussia	2.7 mi	24.3 minutes (±1.5)	Lower
Upper Merion Township	3.1 mi	24.8 minutes (±1.3)	Lower
Plymouth Meeting	3.3 mi	25.2 minutes (±1.7)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeport, PA (18.9 minutes), King of Prussia, PA (24.3 minutes), Upper Merion Township, PA (24.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Norriton Township, PA (30.8 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
33	Upper Dublin Township	27.7 minutes (±1.2)
34 (tie)	Lower Gwynedd Township	27.6 minutes (±2.7)
34 (tie)	Lower Pottsgrove Township	27.6 minutes (±1.8)
34 (tie)	Salford Township	27.6 minutes (±2.9)
37 (tie)	West Pottsgrove Township	27.3 minutes (±2.2)
37 (tie)	Whitemarsh Township	27.3 minutes (±1.8)
39	Norristown	26.9 minutes (±1.6)
40	Pottstown	26.8 minutes (±1.9)
41 (tie)	Narberth	26.7 minutes (±2.1)
41 (tie)	Trappe	26.7 minutes (±3.0)
41 (tie)	Hatfield Township	26.7 minutes (±1.8)
41 (tie)	Upper Providence Township (Montgomery County)	26.7 minutes (±1.6)
45	Green Lane	26.4 minutes (±5.8)

Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Norristown

How long is the average commute in Norristown?

Workers who live in Norristown, PA take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Norristown without a car?

17.6% of households in Norristown have no vehicle, and 6.1% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Norristown?

12.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Norristown worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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