How long is the commute from Perry Township (Berks County), PA?
Workers who live in Perry Township (Berks County), PA take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Perry Township (Berks County) get to work
| Means of transportation | Perry Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.6% (±6.3 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.8 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±4.6 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±3.4 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Perry Township (Berks County), 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 Perry Township (Berks County), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, Perry Township (Berks County) ranks 63 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2046 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Perry Township (Berks County)
| Vehicles available | Perry Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±6.8 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±7.4 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 44.2% (±8.2 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Perry Township (Berks County), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Berks County (8.7%).
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 Perry Township (Berks County)
| Perry Township (Berks County) | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±3.4 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±4.3 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Perry Township (Berks County), 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 Perry Township (Berks County)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Township (Berks County) | — | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Shoemakersville | 1.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Centerport | 3.7 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg | 3.8 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ontelaunee Township | 4.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Windsor Township (Berks County) | 4.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Maidencreek Township | 4.2 mi | 29.0 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| West Hamburg | 4.4 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Leesport | 4.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ontelaunee Township, PA (26.5 minutes), Windsor Township (Berks County), PA (31.4 minutes), Maidencreek Township, PA (29.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 57 (tie) | Cumru Township | 23.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 57 (tie) | Greenwich Township | 23.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 59 | Sinking Spring | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 60 | Kenhorst | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 61 | Muhlenberg Township | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Perry Township (Berks County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 64 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 65 | West Reading | 21.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 66 | Shillington | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 67 | Alsace Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Lyons | 20.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 69 | Mount Penn | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Perry Township (Berks County)
How long is the average commute in Perry Township (Berks County)?
Workers who live in Perry Township (Berks County), PA take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Perry Township (Berks County) without a car?
1.4% of households in Perry Township (Berks County) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Perry Township (Berks County)?
10.6% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Perry Township (Berks County) worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Perry township, Berks County, 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 Perry township, Berks County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:59448, in state:42 county:011).
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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