How long is the commute from Governors Village, NC?
Workers who live in Governors Village, NC take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
39.0% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 39.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Governors Village get to work
| Means of transportation | Governors Village | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.0% (±9.2 points) | 68.0% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 6.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±5.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.0% (±9.1 points) | 22.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Governors Village, the average commute is lower than in Chatham County (28.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Governors Village, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chatham County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Chatham County, Governors Village ranks 8 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 621 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Governors Village
| Vehicles available | Governors Village | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.3 points) | 2.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±13.5 points) | 25.4% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±14.0 points) | 41.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±15.7 points) | 30.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Governors Village, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chatham County (2.6%).
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 Governors Village
| Governors Village | Chatham County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.0% (±9.1 points) | 22.5% (±2.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.9 points) | 95.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±4.9 points) | 89.1% (±1.6 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Governors Village, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chatham County (89.1%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Governors Village
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governors Village | — | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Governors Club | 1.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Fearrington Village | 4.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Chapel Hill | 5.3 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Briar Chapel | 5.5 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Carrboro | 6.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Morrisville | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Durham | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.6) | Higher |
| Pittsboro | 11 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Governors Club, NC (31.0 minutes), Fearrington Village, NC (27.6 minutes), Briar Chapel, NC (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chatham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Governors Club | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) |
| 3 | Pittsboro | 30.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Goldston | 29.6 minutes (±8.0) |
| 5 | Briar Chapel | 28.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 | Fearrington Village | 27.6 minutes (±6.2) |
| 7 | Siler City | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Governors Village | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Chatham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Governors Village is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Governors Village
How long is the average commute in Governors Village?
Workers who live in Governors Village, NC take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Governors Village without a car?
4.5% of households in Governors Village have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Governors Village?
39.0% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Governors Village worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Governors Village CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Governors Village CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Governors Village CDP, 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 Governors Village CDP, North Carolina (place:27182, 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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