How long is the commute from Fletcher, NC?
Workers who live in Fletcher, NC take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Fletcher get to work
| Means of transportation | Fletcher | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.9% (±6.5 points) | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±5.3 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±5.2 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Fletcher, 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 Fletcher, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Fletcher ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 375 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fletcher
| Vehicles available | Fletcher | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.6% (±6.3 points) | 29.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% (±8.5 points) | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±6.3 points) | 25.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Fletcher, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Fletcher
| Fletcher | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±5.2 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.4 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fletcher, 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 Fletcher
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher | — | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Royal Pines | 3.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hoopers Creek | 4.1 mi | 15.2 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Avery Creek | 4.3 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mountain Home | 4.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fruitland | 5.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Balfour | 5.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Mills River | 5.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Biltmore Forest | 7.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hoopers Creek, NC (15.2 minutes), Avery Creek, NC (16.8 minutes), Balfour, NC (17.8 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) |
| 10 | Mills River | 20.9 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 10 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 Fletcher
How long is the average commute in Fletcher?
Workers who live in Fletcher, NC take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fletcher without a car?
2.7% of households in Fletcher have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fletcher?
11.1% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Fletcher worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fletcher town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fletcher town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fletcher 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 Fletcher town, North Carolina (place:23760, 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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