How long is the commute from Oxford, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in Oxford, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Oxford, PA take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.2% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

8.1% of workers walk to work.

11.4% work from home.

5.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.6 minutes (±4.5)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 11.4%
Households without a car: 5.6%

How people in Oxford get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Oxford	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	76.2% (±9.3 points)	64.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	3.8% (±4.2 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±1.3 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	8.1% (±6.3 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.5% (±0.8 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.4% (±6.7 points)	24.1%	15.6%	15.1%

In Oxford, the average commute is not measurably different from Chester County (26.9 minutes).

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

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

In Oxford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).

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

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

In Chester County, Oxford ranks 51 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1409 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in Oxford

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Oxford	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	5.6% (±4.9 points)	4.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	44.8% (±11.5 points)	27.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	26.8% (±10.6 points)	45.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	22.8% (±8.2 points)	23.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In Oxford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chester County (4.3%).

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 Oxford

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Oxford	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	11.4% (±6.7 points)	24.1% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	92.5% (±5.5 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	93.7% (±5.4 points)	94.7% (±0.4 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Oxford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).

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 Oxford

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Oxford
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Oxford	—	25.6 minutes (±4.5)	—
Lower Oxford Township	1.4 mi	22.1 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different
East Nottingham Township	1.8 mi	31.9 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Lincoln University	3.1 mi	13.8 minutes (±2.5)	Lower
Nottingham	3.8 mi	29.1 minutes (±5.4)	Not measurably different
Upper Oxford Township	4.1 mi	29.5 minutes (±5.5)	Not measurably different
West Nottingham Township	4.8 mi	28.9 minutes (±4.4)	Not measurably different
New London Township	5.1 mi	35.2 minutes (±4.0)	Higher
Elk Township (Chester County)	5.2 mi	31.6 minutes (±2.9)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincoln University, PA (13.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Nottingham Township, PA (31.9 minutes), New London Township, PA (35.2 minutes), Elk Township (Chester County), PA (31.6 minutes).

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

Average commute across Chester County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
45	North Coventry Township	26.3 minutes (±2.6)
46	Schuylkill Township (Chester County)	26.2 minutes (±2.2)
47	Westtown Township	26.0 minutes (±2.9)
48	West Whiteland Township	25.9 minutes (±1.9)
49 (tie)	Caln Township	25.8 minutes (±2.0)
49 (tie)	East Marlborough Township	25.8 minutes (±2.4)
51 (tie)	Oxford	25.6 minutes (±4.5)
51 (tie)	Willistown Township	25.6 minutes (±1.9)
53 (tie)	East Goshen Township	25.5 minutes (±2.4)
53 (tie)	Tredyffrin Township	25.5 minutes (±1.5)
53 (tie)	Uwchlan Township	25.5 minutes (±2.6)
53 (tie)	West Pikeland Township	25.5 minutes (±2.9)
57	Elverson	25.4 minutes (±3.5)

Showing 13 of 73 places in Chester 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 Oxford

How long is the average commute in Oxford?

Workers who live in Oxford, PA take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Oxford without a car?

5.6% of households in Oxford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Oxford?

11.4% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Oxford worked from home, and 93.7% 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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