COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE & EMPLOYMENT

Total Employee Trips

At 6.7M trips, 2022 traffic represents 2/3 of pre-pandemic levels (2019). Most importantly, trips increased consistently throughout 2022, indicating a more normal return to historical work patterns in 2023.

Total Trips

53,037

63,578

60,586 WORKERS COMMUTE INTO UPPER MERION

13,982 RESIDENTS COMMUTE TO JOBS OUTSIDE UPPER MERION

2,992 RESIDENTS LIVE AND WORK IN UPPER MERION

In the past five years, the number of employees that are residents of KOP increased by 5%. This is a reflection of the desirability of new housing constructed since 2015 and a welcomed stat as more people living and working in KOP reduces traffic and congestion and helps support the local retail and dining community.