How long is the commute from Quakertown, PA?
Workers who live in Quakertown, PA take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
7.1% of workers walk to work.
14.4% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 14.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Quakertown get to work
| Means of transportation | Quakertown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±4.2 points) | 69.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.1% (±3.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.4% (±3.4 points) | 19.6% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Quakertown, the average commute is lower than in Bucks County (29.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Quakertown, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bucks County (2.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bucks County, Quakertown ranks 47 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1721 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Quakertown
| Vehicles available | Quakertown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±3.0 points) | 4.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% (±5.4 points) | 28.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±5.7 points) | 41.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±5.0 points) | 25.0% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Quakertown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bucks County (4.9%).
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 Quakertown
| Quakertown | Bucks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.4% (±3.4 points) | 19.6% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±2.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Quakertown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bucks County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Quakertown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quakertown | — | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Richland Township (Bucks County) | 1.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Trumbauersville | 2.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Richlandtown | 2.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Square | 3.1 mi | 35.4 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| East Rockhill Township | 3.6 mi | 37.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Milford Township (Bucks County) | 3.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| West Rockhill Township | 5.1 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Spinnerstown | 5.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richland Township (Bucks County), PA (29.1 minutes), Milford Square, PA (35.4 minutes), East Rockhill Township, PA (37.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bucks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Richlandtown | 26.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 42 (tie) | New Britain Township | 26.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 42 (tie) | West Rockhill Township | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 44 | Doylestown Township | 25.4 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Falls Township (Bucks County) | 25.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 46 | Doylestown | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 47 | Quakertown | 24.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 48 | Sellersville | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 49 | Silverdale | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 50 | New Britain | 23.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 51 | Langhorne | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 52 | Tullytown | 22.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 53 | Langhorne Manor | 21.8 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Bucks 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 Quakertown
How long is the average commute in Quakertown?
Workers who live in Quakertown, PA take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Quakertown without a car?
8.6% of households in Quakertown have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Quakertown?
14.4% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Quakertown worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quakertown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quakertown borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quakertown 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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