How long is the commute from West Chester, PA?
Workers who live in West Chester, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
13.9% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
13.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.4%
How people in West Chester get to work
| Means of transportation | West Chester | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.9% (±3.5 points) | 64.6% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±2.0 points) | 6.4% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.9% (±3.1 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±2.9 points) | 24.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Chester, 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 West Chester, 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, West Chester ranks 72 of 73 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2204 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Chester
| Vehicles available | West Chester | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.4% (±4.0 points) | 4.3% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.5% (±4.1 points) | 27.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.3% (±3.5 points) | 45.0% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±2.9 points) | 23.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Chester, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chester County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (10.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Chester
| West Chester | Chester County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±2.9 points) | 24.1% (±0.7 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±3.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.4 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Chester, 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 Chester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester | — | 20.9 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| West Goshen Township | 1.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| East Bradford Township | 2.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Westtown Township | 3.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Thornbury Township (Chester County) | 3.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| East Goshen Township | 3.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Birmingham Township | 4.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Dilworthtown | 4.4 mi | 28.9 minutes (±6.6) | Higher |
| West Whiteland Township | 4.6 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Goshen Township, PA (24.7 minutes), East Bradford Township, PA (25.2 minutes), Westtown Township, PA (26.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chester
How long is the average commute in West Chester?
Workers who live in West Chester, PA take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Chester without a car?
13.4% of households in West Chester have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Chester?
17.2% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in West Chester worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Chester 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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