How long is the commute from Roslyn, PA?
Workers who live in Roslyn, PA take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Roslyn get to work
| Means of transportation | Roslyn | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±4.4 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±3.2 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±2.0 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±4.2 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Roslyn, the average commute is higher than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Roslyn, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Roslyn ranks 14 of 43 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 80 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Roslyn
| Vehicles available | Roslyn | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±9.1 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±5.2 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±6.8 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±4.8 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Roslyn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
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 Roslyn
| Roslyn | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±4.2 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±9.5 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±3.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Roslyn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Roslyn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roslyn | — | 30.4 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Willow Grove | 1.6 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Glenside | 2.1 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jenkintown | 2.4 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Moreland Township | 2.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oreland | 2.5 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Dublin Township | 2.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Wyncote | 2.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Washington | 3.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Willow Grove, PA (26.2 minutes), Upper Dublin Township, PA (27.7 minutes), Fort Washington, PA (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Wynnewood | 31.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 9 | Blue Bell | 31.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 10 | Evansburg | 30.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 (tie) | Cheltenham Village | 30.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Wyndmoor | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 (tie) | Oreland | 30.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 (tie) | Roslyn | 30.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 15 | Gilbertsville | 30.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Pottsgrove | 30.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Glenside | 29.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 18 | Montgomeryville | 29.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 19 | Harleysville | 28.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Trooper | 28.7 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 43 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Roslyn is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Abington 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 Roslyn
How long is the average commute in Roslyn?
Workers who live in Roslyn, PA take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Roslyn without a car?
9.3% of households in Roslyn have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Roslyn?
19.7% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Roslyn worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Roslyn CDP, 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 Roslyn CDP, Pennsylvania (place:66256, 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 last updated on .
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