How long is the commute from West Reading, PA?
Workers who live in West Reading, PA take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
12.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in West Reading get to work
| Means of transportation | West Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±8.4 points) | 73.5% | 68.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±4.4 points) | 9.0% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.0% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.0% (±5.2 points) | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±4.5 points) | 11.9% | 15.6% | 15.1% |
In West Reading, the average commute is not measurably different from Berks County (25.4 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 Reading, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berks County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Pennsylvania (3.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berks County, West Reading ranks 65 of 72 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 2096 of 2,548.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Reading
| Vehicles available | West Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.7% (±6.9 points) | 30.6% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% (±6.3 points) | 36.1% | 35.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.3% (±5.8 points) | 24.6% | 18.6% | 21.9% |
In West Reading, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berks County (8.7%).
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 West Reading
| West Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±4.5 points) | 11.9% (±0.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.5 points) | 93.8% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±3.8 points) | 89.6% (±0.6 points) | 89.7% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Reading, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Berks County (89.6%).
It is also higher than in Pennsylvania (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Reading
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Reading | — | 21.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Wyomissing | 1.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 1.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Kenhorst | 1.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Colony Park | 2.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shillington | 2.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Lawn | 2.5 mi | 20.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Grill | 2.5 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park | 2.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berks County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Sinking Spring | 23.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 60 | Kenhorst | 23.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 61 | Muhlenberg Township | 22.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Heidelberg Township (Berks County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 62 (tie) | Perry Township (Berks County) | 22.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 64 | Richmond Township (Berks County) | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 65 | West Reading | 21.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 66 | Shillington | 21.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 67 | Alsace Township | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Lyons | 20.6 minutes (±7.2) |
| 69 | Mount Penn | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 70 | Leesport | 19.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | Wyomissing | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 of 72 places in Berks 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 Reading
How long is the average commute in West Reading?
Workers who live in West Reading, PA take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Reading without a car?
9.2% of households in West Reading have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Reading?
7.5% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in West Reading worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Reading borough, Pennsylvania
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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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