How long is the commute from Flat Rock, NC?
Workers who live in Flat Rock, NC take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
34.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Flat Rock get to work
| Means of transportation | Flat Rock | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.0% (±11.4 points) | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±3.7 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±3.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.3% (±10.3 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Flat Rock, the average commute is not measurably different from Henderson County (22.5 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 Flat Rock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henderson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Flat Rock ranks 3 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 296 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Flat Rock
| Vehicles available | Flat Rock | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.9% (±7.0 points) | 29.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±7.4 points) | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±8.8 points) | 25.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Flat Rock, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Henderson County (3.5%).
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 Flat Rock
| Flat Rock | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.3% (±10.3 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±4.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±4.7 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Flat Rock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henderson County (90.0%).
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 Flat Rock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat Rock | — | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| East Flat Rock | 2.2 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Barker Heights | 2.9 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Valley Hill | 3.0 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hendersonville | 3.9 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel Park | 4.3 mi | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Saluda | 6.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Balfour | 6.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dana | 6.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barker Heights, NC (16.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edneyville | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Etowah | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Fletcher | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Fruitland | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Horse Shoe | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Laurel Park | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 | Dana | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Valley Hill | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 9 of 16 places in Henderson 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 Flat Rock
How long is the average commute in Flat Rock?
Workers who live in Flat Rock, NC take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Flat Rock without a car?
0.0% of households in Flat Rock have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Flat Rock?
34.3% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Flat Rock worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock village, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock village, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Flat Rock village, 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 Flat Rock village, North Carolina (place:23600, 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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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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