How long is the commute from Upland, PA?
Workers who live in Upland, PA take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
16.4% of workers walk to work.
4.5% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in Upland get to work
| Means of transportation | Upland | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±12.2 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.3% (±10.8 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.3 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 16.4% (±11.7 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Upland, the average commute is lower than in Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Upland, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Delaware County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Upland ranks 48 of 49 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2366 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Upland
| Vehicles available | Upland | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±3.7 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 62.9% (±11.4 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.0% (±10.7 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.8% (±5.4 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Upland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Upland
| Upland | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±3.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±3.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Upland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Delaware County (93.3%).
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 Upland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upland | — | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Parkside | 0.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 0.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Township | 1.2 mi | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 1.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Eddystone | 2.3 mi | 28.0 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Woodlyn | 2.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Village Green-Green Ridge | 2.5 mi | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Trainer | 2.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookhaven, PA (27.2 minutes), Eddystone, PA (28.0 minutes), Woodlyn, PA (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Delaware County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 43 | Radnor Township | 23.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Parkside | 23.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 45 | Chester | 22.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 46 (tie) | Prospect Park | 22.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 46 (tie) | Tinicum Township (Delaware County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.5) |
| 48 (tie) | Upland | 19.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 48 (tie) | Chester Township | 19.3 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 8 of 49 places in Delaware 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 Upland
How long is the average commute in Upland?
Workers who live in Upland, PA take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Upland without a car?
6.3% of households in Upland have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Upland?
4.5% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Upland worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upland borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upland borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upland borough, 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 Upland borough, Pennsylvania (place:78712, 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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