How long is the commute from Fayetteville, AR?
Workers who live in Fayetteville, AR take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Fayetteville get to work
| Means of transportation | Fayetteville | Washington County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±2.1 points) | 75.9% | 78.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±1.9 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 15.1% |
In Fayetteville, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (20.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (22.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fayetteville, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Washington County (0.5%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Fayetteville ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 400 of 491.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fayetteville
| Vehicles available | Fayetteville | Washington County | Arkansas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.0 points) | 4.1% | 5.9% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±2.2 points) | 32.4% | 33.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±2.0 points) | 40.6% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±1.6 points) | 23.0% | 23.2% | 21.9% |
In Fayetteville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.1%).
It is also lower than in Arkansas (5.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fayetteville
| Fayetteville | Washington County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% (±0.9 points) | 8.8% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.6 points) | 96.3% (±0.6 points) | 93.6% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±1.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.9 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Fayetteville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in Arkansas (86.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fayetteville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | — | 18.5 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Johnson | 4.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 5.4 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Greenland | 5.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Tontitown | 7.9 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Springdale | 8.3 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Elkins | 8.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Goshen | 9.5 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| West Fork | 9.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmington, AR (22.7 minutes), Elkins, AR (26.2 minutes), Goshen, AR (27.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Farmington | 22.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Greenland | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Johnson | 20.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Tontitown | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 11 | Elm Springs | 19.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Springdale | 19.3 minutes (±0.7) |
| 13 | Fayetteville | 18.5 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Washington 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 Fayetteville
How long is the average commute in Fayetteville?
Workers who live in Fayetteville, AR take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fayetteville without a car?
4.7% of households in Fayetteville have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fayetteville?
14.9% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Fayetteville worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayetteville city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayetteville city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fayetteville city, Arkansas
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 Fayetteville city, Arkansas (place:23290, in state:05).
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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