How long is the commute from Telford, PA?
Workers who live in Telford, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Telford get to work
| Means of transportation | Telford | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.8% (±6.8 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±3.1 points) | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.1% (±4.0 points) | 1.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±3.5 points) | 23.3% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Telford, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Telford, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Montgomery County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Telford ranks 54 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1770 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Telford
| Vehicles available | Telford | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±3.7 points) | 5.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±5.2 points) | 32.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.9% (±6.8 points) | 42.2% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±6.6 points) | 19.5% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Telford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Telford
| Telford | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±3.5 points) | 23.3% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±3.3 points) | 96.7% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.3 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Telford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (94.3%).
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 Telford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | — | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Souderton | 1.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Franconia Township | 2.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Sellersville | 2.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Rockhill Township | 2.9 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Silverdale | 3.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 3.7 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Perkasie | 3.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Salford Township | 3.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hatfield, PA (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Souderton, PA (29.3 minutes), Franconia Township, PA (29.7 minutes), Perkasie, PA (28.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Plymouth Township (Montgomery County) | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 49 | Lansdale | 25.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 (tie) | Upper Gwynedd Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 50 (tie) | Upper Salford Township | 25.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 52 | West Norriton Township | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 53 | Upper Merion Township | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 54 | Telford | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Schwenksville | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 55 (tie) | West Conshohocken | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 57 | Royersford | 23.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 58 | Collegeville | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 59 | Ambler | 21.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 60 | Bridgeport | 18.9 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 62 places in Montgomery 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 Telford
How long is the average commute in Telford?
Workers who live in Telford, PA take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Telford without a car?
6.4% of households in Telford have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Telford?
10.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Telford worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telford borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Telford borough, Pennsylvania
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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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