How long is the commute from Paoli, PA?
Workers who live in Paoli, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
33.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 33.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Paoli get to work
| Means of transportation | Paoli | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.3% (±5.0 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.4 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.0% (±5.4 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Paoli, the average commute is lower than in 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 Paoli, 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, Paoli ranks 15 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paoli
| Vehicles available | Paoli | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.8 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% (±5.9 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±5.7 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.1% (±3.4 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Paoli, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chester County (4.3%).
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 Paoli
| Paoli | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.0% (±5.4 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.1% (±2.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Paoli, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paoli
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paoli | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Malvern | 1.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 2.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Easttown Township | 2.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterbrook | 2.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tredyffrin Township | 2.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Devon | 3.4 mi | 28.7 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Whiteland Township | 3.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Frazer | 3.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Berwyn, PA (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Chesterbrook | 27.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Exton | 27.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 11 | South Pottstown | 27.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 12 | Pughtown | 26.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 13 | Thorndale | 26.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Caln | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | Paoli | 23.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Frazer | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 17 | Eagleview | 22.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 18 | Lionville | 20.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Lincoln University | 13.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Chester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Paoli is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Willistown 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 Paoli
How long is the average commute in Paoli?
Workers who live in Paoli, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paoli without a car?
3.5% of households in Paoli have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paoli?
33.0% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Paoli worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paoli CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paoli CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paoli CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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