How long is the commute from Belmont, NC?
Workers who live in Belmont, NC take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
25.6% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Belmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Belmont | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±4.6 points) | 76.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.6% (±3.6 points) | 12.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Belmont, the average commute is not measurably different from Gaston County (27.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Belmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Gaston County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Gaston County, Belmont ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 245 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belmont
| Vehicles available | Belmont | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.1 points) | 5.1% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±5.5 points) | 30.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±5.2 points) | 38.5% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.0% (±3.9 points) | 25.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Belmont, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Gaston County (5.1%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Belmont
| Belmont | Gaston County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.6% (±3.6 points) | 12.4% (±0.8 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.7 points) | 89.0% (±0.9 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Belmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Gaston County (89.0%).
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 Belmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | — | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Cramerton | 1.9 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| McAdenville | 3.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 5.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Holly | 6.7 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ranlo | 6.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Springdale | 7.6 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gastonia | 8.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wylie | 8.7 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ranlo, NC (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Wylie, SC (32.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Gaston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cherryville | 27.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 | Bessemer City | 27.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 4 (tie) | McAdenville | 27.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 (tie) | Mount Holly | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Cramerton | 27.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Gastonia | 26.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 8 | Belmont | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Stanley | 26.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Dallas | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Lowell | 22.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 12 | Ranlo | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | High Shoals | 20.2 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Gaston 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 Belmont
How long is the average commute in Belmont?
Workers who live in Belmont, NC take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belmont without a car?
1.8% of households in Belmont have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belmont?
25.6% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Belmont worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belmont city, North Carolina
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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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