How long is the commute from Granite Falls, NC?
Workers who live in Granite Falls, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
8.9% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.1 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Granite Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Granite Falls | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.1% (±5.6 points) | 81.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±2.9 points) | 9.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | 7.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Granite Falls, the average commute is not measurably different from Caldwell County (25.9 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 Granite Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Caldwell County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Caldwell County, Granite Falls ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 360 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Granite Falls
| Vehicles available | Granite Falls | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±3.1 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±6.9 points) | 30.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.5% (±8.7 points) | 36.0% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±7.2 points) | 28.8% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Granite Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Caldwell County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Granite Falls
| Granite Falls | Caldwell County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.9% (±3.8 points) | 7.1% (±1.4 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.0 points) | 89.0% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.0 points) | 86.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Granite Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Caldwell County (86.4%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Granite Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Falls | — | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Rhodhiss | 2.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sawmills | 3.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Northlakes | 3.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Hudson | 4.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Connelly Springs | 5.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Icard | 5.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hildebran | 5.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Long View | 5.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Northlakes, NC (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Caldwell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamewell | 39.7 minutes (±16.4) |
| 2 | Cajah's Mountain | 26.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 3 | Lenoir | 24.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Granite Falls | 24.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | Sawmills | 23.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Hudson | 22.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Northlakes | 18.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Cedar Rock | 16.9 minutes (±4.9) |
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 Granite Falls
How long is the average commute in Granite Falls?
Workers who live in Granite Falls, NC take an average of 24.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Granite Falls without a car?
3.2% of households in Granite Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Granite Falls?
8.9% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Granite Falls worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite Falls 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 Granite Falls town, North Carolina (place:27420, 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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