How long is the commute from West Caln Township, PA?

Name: Commute and cars in West Caln Township, PA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Caln Township, PA take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

66.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.3% take public transportation.

1.9% of workers walk to work.

21.8% work from home.

6.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 36.4 minutes (±3.7)
Public transportation: 0.3%
Work from home: 21.8%
Households without a car: 6.0%

How people in West Caln Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Drove alone	66.1% (±6.4 points)	64.6%	68.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	8.1% (±4.0 points)	6.4%	7.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.3% (±0.4 points)	1.3%	3.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.9% (±1.4 points)	2.0%	3.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.8% (±1.4 points)	1.5%	1.9%	2.0%
Worked from home	21.8% (±6.9 points)	24.1%	15.6%	15.1%

In West Caln Township, the average commute is higher than in Chester County (26.9 minutes).

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

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

In West Caln Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, West Caln Township ranks 2 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 176 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in West Caln Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
No vehicle	6.0% (±2.5 points)	4.3%	10.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	19.6% (±4.4 points)	27.2%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	43.2% (±6.2 points)	45.0%	35.9%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	31.2% (±6.7 points)	23.6%	18.6%	21.9%

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

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 West Caln Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Caln Township	Chester County	Pennsylvania	United States
Workers working from home	21.8% (±6.9 points)	24.1% (±0.7 points)	15.6% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	93.3% (±2.7 points)	97.0% (±0.3 points)	93.8% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	88.3% (±3.5 points)	94.7% (±0.4 points)	89.7% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Caln Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Chester County (94.7%).

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 West Caln Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Caln Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Caln Township	—	36.4 minutes (±3.7)	—
Valley Township (Chester County)	3.2 mi	35.5 minutes (±3.7)	Not measurably different
Hayti	3.3 mi	35.8 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Sadsbury Township (Chester County)	3.4 mi	30.6 minutes (±2.9)	Lower
Westwood (Chester County)	4.0 mi	29.8 minutes (±7.6)	Not measurably different
West Brandywine Township	4.2 mi	30.5 minutes (±2.8)	Lower
Coatesville	4.3 mi	25.1 minutes (±2.1)	Lower
Honey Brook Township	4.5 mi	26.9 minutes (±3.8)	Lower
Parkesburg	4.8 mi	30.6 minutes (±3.9)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sadsbury Township (Chester County), PA (30.6 minutes), West Brandywine Township, PA (30.5 minutes), Coatesville, PA (25.1 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
1	Londonderry Township (Chester County)	36.8 minutes (±3.2)
2	West Caln Township	36.4 minutes (±3.7)
3	Valley Township (Chester County)	35.5 minutes (±3.7)
4 (tie)	New London Township	35.2 minutes (±4.0)
4 (tie)	Penn Township (Chester County)	35.2 minutes (±5.3)
6	Pocopson Township	34.2 minutes (±3.8)
7	London Grove Township	33.3 minutes (±2.8)
8	East Nantmeal Township	32.3 minutes (±3.0)

Showing 8 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 West Caln Township

How long is the average commute in West Caln Township?

Workers who live in West Caln Township, PA take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Caln Township without a car?

6.0% of households in West Caln Township have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Caln Township?

21.8% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in West Caln Township worked from home, and 88.3% 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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