How long is the commute from Philadelphia, PA?
Workers who live in Philadelphia, PA take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% of workers drive alone to work.
16.7% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
27.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 16.7%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 27.9%
How people in Philadelphia get to work
| Means of transportation | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.0% (±0.7 points) | 46.0% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±0.4 points) | 7.8% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 16.7% (±0.5 points) | 16.7% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±0.3 points) | 7.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.1% (±0.3 points) | 4.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Philadelphia, the average commute is not measurably different from Philadelphia County (31.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Philadelphia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Philadelphia County (16.7%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 447 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Philadelphia
| Vehicles available | Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.9% (±0.5 points) | 27.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±0.6 points) | 45.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.6% (±0.6 points) | 20.6% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.0% (±0.3 points) | 6.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Philadelphia, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Philadelphia County (27.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Philadelphia
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.4% (±0.5 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±0.4 points) | 89.1% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Philadelphia, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Philadelphia County (89.1%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Philadelphia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | — | 31.7 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Oak Lane | 3.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Park | 3.8 mi | 34.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Village | 4.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins Park | 4.7 mi | 33.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cheltenham Township | 4.8 mi | 30.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pennsauken Township | 4.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Bala Cynwyd | 5.0 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Palmyra Borough | 5.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pennsauken Township, NJ (25.5 minutes), Bala Cynwyd, PA (27.6 minutes), Palmyra Borough, NJ (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Philadelphia
How long is the average commute in Philadelphia?
Workers who live in Philadelphia, PA take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Philadelphia without a car?
27.9% of households in Philadelphia have no vehicle, and 16.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Philadelphia?
18.4% (±0.5 points) of workers who live in Philadelphia worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Philadelphia city, 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 Philadelphia city, Pennsylvania (place:60000, 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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