Leesport, Pennsylvania is a small town located in Berks County. It has an area of only 1.3 square miles and does not have its own population count, but it is part of the larger Muhlenberg Township which had a population of 8,626 as reported in the 2010 census. Despite its small size, Leesport offers plenty of transportation options for its residents and visitors.
The township is served by SEPTA’s Schuylkill Valley Metro bus system with stops in Leesport and nearby Oley as well as Reading Area Transit Authority (RAT). This public transportation covers many areas within Berks County and beyond, making it easy to get around for residents who rely on public transportation or visitors who are looking to explore the area. Additionally, there are several taxi services available in the township so people can get where they need to go quickly and conveniently. Lastly, Amtrak's Keystone Service provides service between Harrisburg and Philadelphia via Reading Station which is a short drive from Leesport.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Leesport takes 24.8 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Leesport get to work:
- 89.4% drive their own car alone
- 4.6% carpool with others
- 1.1% work from home
- 0.8% take mass transit