How long is the commute from Parkside, PA?
Workers who live in Parkside, PA take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Parkside get to work
| Means of transportation | Parkside | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.5% (±6.3 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±6.7 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±3.8 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±5.6 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Parkside, the average commute is lower than in Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Parkside, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Parkside ranks 44 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1937 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Parkside
| Vehicles available | Parkside | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±4.3 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±10.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% (±11.5 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±6.2 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Parkside, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Delaware County (9.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Parkside
| Parkside | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±5.6 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Parkside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Delaware County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Parkside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside | — | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Brookhaven | 0.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Upland | 0.8 mi | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 1.5 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 1.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Woodlyn | 1.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Valley | 1.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Nether Providence Township | 2.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Eddystone | 2.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chester Township, PA (19.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rose Valley, PA (28.0 minutes), Nether Providence Township, PA (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Concord Township (Delaware County) | 25.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 39 | Media | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 40 | Ridley Township | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 41 | Upper Chichester Township | 24.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 42 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 43 | Radnor Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Parkside | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Chester | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Prospect Park | 22.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Upland | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 48 (tie) | Chester Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 12 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Parkside
How long is the average commute in Parkside?
Workers who live in Parkside, PA take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Parkside without a car?
4.9% of households in Parkside have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Parkside?
15.9% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Parkside worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkside borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkside borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Parkside borough, Pennsylvania
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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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