How long is the commute from Shrewsbury, PA?
Workers who live in Shrewsbury, PA take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
21.1% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Shrewsbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Shrewsbury | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±9.4 points) | 76.9% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.6% (±8.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 1.6% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.1% (±6.1 points) | 12.4% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Shrewsbury, the average commute is higher than in York County (26.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shrewsbury, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Shrewsbury ranks 14 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shrewsbury
| Vehicles available | Shrewsbury | York County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±6.2 points) | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% (±8.8 points) | 28.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±7.4 points) | 39.3% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.9% (±6.6 points) | 26.3% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Shrewsbury, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in York County (5.9%).
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 Shrewsbury
| Shrewsbury | York County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.1% (±6.1 points) | 12.4% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±5.3 points) | 93.9% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±5.6 points) | 90.3% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shrewsbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (90.3%).
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 Shrewsbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | — | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Railroad | 1.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shrewsbury Township (York County) | 2.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Freedom | 2.6 mi | 33.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Rock | 3.1 mi | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stewartstown | 4.8 mi | 35.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township (York County) | 5.0 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| North Hopewell Township | 5.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winterstown | 5.8 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield Township (York County), PA (27.3 minutes), Winterstown, PA (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Stewartstown | 35.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Peach Bottom Township | 35.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Chanceford Township | 35.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Manchester | 34.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 12 | Glen Rock | 33.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 13 | New Freedom | 33.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Shrewsbury | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 (tie) | North Hopewell Township | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 16 | West Manheim Township | 32.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Jefferson (York County) | 32.4 minutes (±9.0) |
| 18 | Fawn Grove | 31.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 19 | Shrewsbury Township (York County) | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 20 | Felton | 31.2 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in York 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 Shrewsbury
How long is the average commute in Shrewsbury?
Workers who live in Shrewsbury, PA take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shrewsbury without a car?
12.7% of households in Shrewsbury have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shrewsbury?
21.1% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Shrewsbury worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shrewsbury borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shrewsbury borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shrewsbury 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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