The small borough of Edgmont, PA is situated within Delaware County and conveniently located near larger cities such as Philadelphia and Wilmington. As such, it offers its residents access to various forms of public transportation. The SEPTA has bus service connecting Edgmont with the greater Philadelphia area, while DART First State provides express bus service for those commuting to Wilmington. Additionally, the nearby airport in Newark, Delaware is easily accessible from Edgmont via SEPTA regional rail, making air travel a viable option for those living within the borough. For a more local form of commuting, walking is a popular way to get around Edgmont as most errands can be completed on foot or with the use of a bicycle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Edgmont takes 30.9 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Edgmont get to work:
- 83.8% drive their own car alone
- 3.9% carpool with others
- 10.0% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit