How long is the commute from Oley, PA?
Workers who live in Oley, PA take an average of 19.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.9 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Oley get to work
| Means of transportation | Oley | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±12.4 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±10.0 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±6.7 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±6.0 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Oley, the average commute is lower than in Berks County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Oley ranks 23 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 325 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oley
| Vehicles available | Oley | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±7.2 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.8% (±10.6 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±14.0 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.1% (±16.6 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Oley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berks County (8.7%).
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 Oley
| Oley | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±6.0 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±5.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±6.9 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berks County (89.6%).
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 Oley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oley | — | 19.9 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Ruscombmanor Township | 2.8 mi | 33.5 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Alsace Township | 3.7 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland Township (Berks County) | 4.6 mi | 26.9 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Jacksonwald | 4.8 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Stony Creek Mills | 4.9 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fleetwood | 4.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Earl Township (Berks County) | 5.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Pike Township (Berks County) | 5.5 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ruscombmanor Township, PA (33.5 minutes), Rockland Township (Berks County), PA (26.9 minutes), Jacksonwald, PA (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Temple | 21.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 18 | West Wyomissing | 21.0 minutes (±4.0) |
| 19 | Stony Creek Mills | 20.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | New Berlinville | 20.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 21 | West Lawn | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 | Muhlenberg Park | 20.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 23 | Oley | 19.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 24 | Springmont | 19.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 25 | Grill | 18.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 26 | Fox Chase | 16.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 27 | Kutztown University | 11.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in Berks County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Oley 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 Oley
How long is the average commute in Oley?
Workers who live in Oley, PA take an average of 19.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oley without a car?
6.3% of households in Oley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oley?
11.0% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Oley worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oley CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oley CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oley 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 Oley CDP, Pennsylvania (place:56664, 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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