How long is the commute from Wayne, PA?
Workers who live in Wayne, PA take an average of 27.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.4% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
23.2% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.6 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 4.4%
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Wayne get to work
| Means of transportation | Wayne | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±7.2 points) | 64.4% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±1.7 points) | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.1 points) | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% (±6.2 points) | 18.0% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In Wayne, the average commute is not measurably different from Delaware County (28.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wayne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Delaware County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Delaware County, Wayne ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 396.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wayne
| Vehicles available | Wayne | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±4.7 points) | 9.6% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±7.5 points) | 38.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±7.9 points) | 35.8% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±7.3 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In Wayne, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Delaware County (9.6%).
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 Wayne
| Wayne | Delaware County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.2% (±6.2 points) | 18.0% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±6.1 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wayne, 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 Wayne
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | — | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| St. Davids | 1.0 mi | 19.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Devon | 1.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Berwyn | 2.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Villanova | 2.7 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Easttown Township | 2.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown Township (Delaware County) | 3.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Merion Township | 3.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 3.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Davids, PA (19.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lima | 33.5 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Drexel Hill | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Linwood | 27.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 3 (tie) | Wayne | 27.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Village Green-Green Ridge | 26.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Broomall | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Folsom | 25.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Woodlyn | 25.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Boothwyn | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Villanova | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Delaware County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wayne is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Radnor 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 Wayne
How long is the average commute in Wayne?
Workers who live in Wayne, PA take an average of 27.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wayne without a car?
6.1% of households in Wayne have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wayne?
23.2% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Wayne worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne CDP, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne 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 Wayne CDP, Pennsylvania (place:81752, 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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