How long is the commute from Boone, NC?
Workers who live in Boone, NC take an average of 15.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.2% take public transportation.
13.2% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 4.2%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Boone get to work
| Means of transportation | Boone | Watauga County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.7% (±6.2 points) | 72.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±3.1 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.2% (±2.3 points) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 13.2% (±4.0 points) | 4.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Boone, the average commute is lower than in Watauga County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boone, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Watauga County (1.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Watauga County, Boone ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 625 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boone
| Vehicles available | Boone | Watauga County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±3.1 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.4 points) | 32.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±6.6 points) | 39.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±4.6 points) | 24.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Boone, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Watauga County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boone
| Boone | Watauga County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% (±1.9 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.9 points) | 95.2% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±3.8 points) | 90.7% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Boone, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Watauga County (90.7%).
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 Boone
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone | — | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Blowing Rock | 5.8 mi | 22.1 minutes (±16.2) | Not measurably different |
| Foscoe | 7.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Cove Creek | 8.5 mi | 27.5 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Seven Devils | 9.4 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Banner Elk | 12 mi | 11.6 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Beech Mountain | 12 mi | 27.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Sugar Mountain | 13 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Jefferson | 15 mi | 15.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Banner Elk, NC (11.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Foscoe, NC (23.3 minutes), Cove Creek, NC (27.5 minutes), Seven Devils, NC (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Watauga County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cove Creek | 27.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Beech Mountain | 27.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Seven Devils | 26.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Foscoe | 23.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Blowing Rock | 22.1 minutes (±16.2) |
| 6 | Boone | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Boone
How long is the average commute in Boone?
Workers who live in Boone, NC take an average of 15.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boone without a car?
6.6% of households in Boone have no vehicle, and 4.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boone?
10.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Boone worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boone town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boone town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boone town, 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 Boone town, North Carolina (place:07080, 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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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