How long is the commute from South Coatesville, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in South Coatesville, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Coatesville, PA take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

73.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.8% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

12.0% work from home.

7.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.7 minutes (±2.3)
Public transportation: 0.8%
Work from home: 12.0%
Households without a car: 7.3%

How people in South Coatesville get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Coatesville	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	73.6% (±9.3 points)	64.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	12.7% (±7.3 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.8% (±1.0 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±3.5 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.0% (±1.0 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	12.0% (±6.3 points)	24.1%	15.6%	15.1%

In South Coatesville, the average commute is lower than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In South Coatesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chester County (1.3%).

It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Chester County, South Coatesville ranks 71 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 2128 of 2,548.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Coatesville

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Coatesville	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	7.3% (±5.2 points)	4.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	48.0% (±9.0 points)	27.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	35.4% (±9.0 points)	45.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	9.4% (±4.3 points)	23.6%	18.6%	21.9%

In South Coatesville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chester County (4.3%).

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 South Coatesville

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Coatesville	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	12.0% (±6.3 points)	24.1% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	99.3% (±0.8 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.1% (±3.9 points)	94.7% (±0.4 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Coatesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chester County (94.7%).

It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Coatesville

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Coatesville
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Coatesville	—	21.7 minutes (±2.3)	—
Modena	0.6 mi	30.5 minutes (±3.9)	Higher
Coatesville	1.0 mi	25.1 minutes (±2.1)	Higher
East Fallowfield Township (Chester County)	1.3 mi	31.6 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
Hayti	2.0 mi	35.8 minutes (±4.0)	Higher
Valley Township (Chester County)	2.3 mi	35.5 minutes (±3.7)	Higher
Westwood (Chester County)	2.3 mi	29.8 minutes (±7.6)	Higher
Caln	2.3 mi	25.8 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Caln Township	3.4 mi	25.8 minutes (±2.0)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Modena, PA (30.5 minutes), Coatesville, PA (25.1 minutes), East Fallowfield Township (Chester County), PA (31.6 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Chester County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
65	Avondale	24.3 minutes (±4.9)
66	East Whiteland Township	23.2 minutes (±2.1)
67	West Marlborough Township	23.1 minutes (±3.5)
68	East Caln Township	22.4 minutes (±4.0)
69	Lower Oxford Township	22.1 minutes (±2.6)
70	New Garden Township	22.0 minutes (±1.7)
71	South Coatesville	21.7 minutes (±2.3)
72	West Chester	20.9 minutes (±1.2)
73	Kennett Square	19.9 minutes (±1.9)

Showing 9 of 73 places in Chester 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 South Coatesville

How long is the average commute in South Coatesville?

Workers who live in South Coatesville, PA take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Coatesville without a car?

7.3% of households in South Coatesville have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Coatesville?

12.0% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in South Coatesville worked from home, and 95.1% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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