How long is the commute from Charlotte, NC?
Workers who live in Charlotte, NC take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±0.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Charlotte get to work
| Means of transportation | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±0.7 points) | 58.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±0.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±0.7 points) | 28.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Charlotte, the average commute is not measurably different from Mecklenburg County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charlotte, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mecklenburg County (1.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mecklenburg County, Charlotte ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 331 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charlotte
| Vehicles available | Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±0.4 points) | 5.8% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% (±0.7 points) | 38.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±0.5 points) | 17.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Charlotte, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mecklenburg County (5.8%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Charlotte
| Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±0.7 points) | 28.5% (±0.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.3 points) | 97.3% (±0.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Charlotte, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mecklenburg County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Charlotte
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | — | 24.7 minutes (±0.3) | — |
| Pineville | 8.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Matthews | 9.2 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mint Hill | 10 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Stallings | 12 mi | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Belmont | 12 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Holly | 12 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Harrisburg | 12 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Hemby Bridge | 14 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mint Hill, NC (28.6 minutes), Stallings, NC (28.4 minutes), Mount Holly, NC (27.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mecklenburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mint Hill | 28.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 2 | Huntersville | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | Cornelius | 25.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 4 | Matthews | 25.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 5 | Charlotte | 24.7 minutes (±0.3) |
| 6 | Davidson | 24.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Pineville | 23.5 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Charlotte
How long is the average commute in Charlotte?
Workers who live in Charlotte, NC take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charlotte without a car?
6.4% of households in Charlotte have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charlotte?
28.8% (±0.7 points) of workers who live in Charlotte worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlotte 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 Charlotte city, North Carolina (place:12000, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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