How long is the commute from Oak Lane, PA?
Workers who live in Oak Lane, PA take an average of 32.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.0% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
16.2% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.6 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 16.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Oak Lane get to work
| Means of transportation | Oak Lane | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.0% (±6.9 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.0% (±6.8 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.2% (±6.0 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Oak Lane, the average commute is higher than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oak Lane, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Oak Lane ranks 6 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 56 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oak Lane
| Vehicles available | Oak Lane | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±5.1 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.6% (±8.3 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±10.2 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±6.4 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Oak Lane, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
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 Oak Lane
| Oak Lane | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.2% (±6.0 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±3.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oak Lane, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oak Lane
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lane | — | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Melrose Park | 0.9 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Village | 1.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins Park | 1.6 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| McKinley | 1.9 mi | 34.3 minutes (±17.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rockledge | 2.2 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 2.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Wyncote | 3.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Philadelphia | 3.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±0.3) | 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 Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penn Wynne | 35.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 2 | Halfway House | 35.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Melrose Park | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | McKinley | 34.3 minutes (±17.3) |
| 5 | Elkins Park | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Oak Lane | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Spring Mount | 32.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 8 | Wynnewood | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Blue Bell | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Evansburg | 30.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Cheltenham Village | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Wyndmoor | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 12 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oak Lane is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Cheltenham Township, whose figures include it.
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 Oak Lane
How long is the average commute in Oak Lane?
Workers who live in Oak Lane, PA take an average of 32.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oak Lane without a car?
8.7% of households in Oak Lane have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oak Lane?
16.2% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Oak Lane worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Lane CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Lane CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Lane CDP, 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 Oak Lane CDP, Pennsylvania (place:56048, in state:42).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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