How long is the commute from Asheville, NC?
Workers who live in Asheville, NC take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±0.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Asheville get to work
| Means of transportation | Asheville | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±2.7 points) | 70.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±2.1 points) | 17.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Asheville, the average commute is lower than in Buncombe County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Asheville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buncombe County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Buncombe County, Asheville ranks 9 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 592 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Asheville
| Vehicles available | Asheville | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±2.2 points) | 33.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±2.2 points) | 40.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±1.5 points) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Asheville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Buncombe County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Asheville
| Asheville | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±2.1 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±1.7 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±1.8 points) | 90.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Asheville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Buncombe County (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Asheville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | — | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) | — |
| Biltmore Forest | 2.6 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Emma | 3.2 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bent Creek | 5.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodfin | 5.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Royal Pines | 7.0 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Avery Creek | 7.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Weaverville | 8.9 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (community) | 9.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Woodfin, NC (22.8 minutes), Royal Pines, NC (26.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Buncombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fairview (community) | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Black Mountain | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emma | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Bent Creek | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Weaverville | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Swannanoa | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Asheville | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) |
| 10 | Biltmore Forest | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Avery Creek | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 12 | Montreat | 13.2 minutes (±6.6) |
Showing 10 of 12 places in Buncombe 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 Asheville
How long is the average commute in Asheville?
Workers who live in Asheville, NC take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Asheville without a car?
7.6% of households in Asheville have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Asheville?
20.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Asheville worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Asheville city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Asheville city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Asheville city, North Carolina
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 Asheville city, North Carolina (place:02140, in state:37).
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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