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

Workers who live in West Norriton Township, PA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

65.8% of workers drive alone to work.

1.3% take public transportation.

0.6% of workers walk to work.

25.6% work from home.

3.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on .

Average commute
24.9 minutes (±2.0)
Public transportation
1.3%
Work from home
25.6%
Households without a car
3.9%

How people in West Norriton Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportationWest Norriton TownshipMontgomery CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Drove alone65.8% (±5.4 points)64.4%68.2%68.8%
Carpooled5.9% (±2.2 points)6.2%7.5%8.5%
Public transportation1.3% (±1.2 points)2.9%3.6%3.2%
Walked0.6% (±0.6 points)2.0%3.3%2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)0.8% (±0.7 points)1.3%1.9%2.0%
Worked from home25.6% (±4.4 points)23.3%15.6%15.1%

In West Norriton Township, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (27.8 minutes).

It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (26.3 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Norriton Township, 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, West Norriton Township ranks 52 of 62 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1580 of 2,548.

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

Cars per household in West Norriton Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles availableWest Norriton TownshipMontgomery CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
No vehicle3.9% (±1.8 points)5.7%10.4%8.4%
1 vehicle46.8% (±5.7 points)32.6%35.1%33.1%
2 vehicles31.4% (±4.7 points)42.2%35.9%36.6%
3 or more vehicles18.0% (±4.6 points)19.5%18.6%21.9%

In West Norriton Township, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in West Norriton Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
West Norriton TownshipMontgomery CountyPennsylvaniaUnited States
Workers working from home25.6% (±4.4 points)23.3% (±0.6 points)15.6% (±0.1 points)15.1%
Households with a computer95.1% (±2.3 points)96.7% (±0.3 points)93.8% (±0.1 points)95.5%
Households with broadband internet92.7% (±3.6 points)94.3% (±0.3 points)89.7% (±0.1 points)91.0%

In West Norriton Township, 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 West Norriton Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Norriton Township
PlaceDistanceAverage commuteCompared with this place
West Norriton Township—24.9 minutes (±2.0)—
Trooper1.7 mi28.7 minutes (±2.0)Higher
Norristown2.1 mi26.9 minutes (±1.6)Not measurably different
Lower Providence Township2.4 mi27.9 minutes (±1.7)Higher
King of Prussia2.4 mi24.3 minutes (±1.5)Not measurably different
Bridgeport2.6 mi18.9 minutes (±3.0)Lower
Eagleville2.6 mi23.9 minutes (±2.4)Not measurably different
East Norriton Township2.7 mi30.8 minutes (±2.9)Higher
Audubon2.7 mi28.0 minutes (±4.0)Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeport, PA (18.9 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Trooper, PA (28.7 minutes), Lower Providence Township, PA (27.9 minutes), East Norriton Township, PA (30.8 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

RankPlaceAverage commute
46 (tie)Hatboro26.1 minutes (±2.7)
46 (tie)Limerick Township26.1 minutes (±2.0)
48Plymouth Township (Montgomery County)25.7 minutes (±1.3)
49Lansdale25.4 minutes (±1.7)
50 (tie)Upper Gwynedd Township25.0 minutes (±2.0)
50 (tie)Upper Salford Township25.0 minutes (±2.3)
52West Norriton Township24.9 minutes (±2.0)
53Upper Merion Township24.8 minutes (±1.3)
54Telford23.8 minutes (±2.0)
55 (tie)Schwenksville23.5 minutes (±2.4)
55 (tie)West Conshohocken23.5 minutes (±2.2)
57Royersford23.1 minutes (±2.1)
58Collegeville22.7 minutes (±3.2)

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 West Norriton Township

How long is the average commute in West Norriton Township?

Workers who live in West Norriton Township, PA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Norriton Township without a car?

3.9% of households in West Norriton Township have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Norriton Township?

25.6% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in West Norriton Township worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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 West Norriton township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania (county subdivision:83696, in state:42 county:091).

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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