How long is the commute from Garner, NC?
Workers who live in Garner, NC take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
24.0% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 24.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Garner get to work
| Means of transportation | Garner | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.8% (±4.7 points) | 61.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±2.0 points) | 5.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.0% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Garner, the average commute is not measurably different from Wake County (25.1 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 Garner, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Wake County (0.7%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wake County, Garner ranks 7 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 259 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Garner
| Vehicles available | Garner | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±3.6 points) | 32.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% (±5.0 points) | 42.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.1 points) | 20.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Garner, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wake County (4.4%).
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 Garner
| Garner | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.0% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.4 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.6 points) | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Garner, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wake County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Garner
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garner | — | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Knightdale | 9.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Clayton | 9.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Raleigh | 9.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) | Lower |
| Fuquay-Varina | 11 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Holly Springs | 13 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Cary | 13 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Archer Lodge | 14 mi | 32.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Angier | 14 mi | 35.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Knightdale, NC (24.0 minutes), Raleigh, NC (23.0 minutes), Cary, NC (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Clayton, NC (31.1 minutes), Fuquay-Varina, NC (33.1 minutes), Holly Springs, NC (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zebulon | 33.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Fuquay-Varina | 33.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 3 | Rolesville | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Wake Forest | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Wendell | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Holly Springs | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Garner | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Apex | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Knightdale | 24.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Raleigh | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 11 | Cary | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Morrisville | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) |
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 Garner
How long is the average commute in Garner?
Workers who live in Garner, NC take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Garner without a car?
3.6% of households in Garner have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Garner?
24.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Garner worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garner town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garner town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Garner town, North Carolina
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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 last updated on .
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