How long is the commute from Indian Trail, NC?

Name: Commute and cars in Indian Trail, NC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Indian Trail, NC take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

73.6% of workers drive alone to work.

0.4% take public transportation.

0.1% of workers walk to work.

18.9% work from home.

1.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 28.2 minutes (±1.4)
Public transportation: 0.4%
Work from home: 18.9%
Households without a car: 1.8%

How people in Indian Trail get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Indian Trail	Union County	North Carolina	United States
Drove alone	73.6% (±3.5 points)	69.6%	71.5%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.7% (±1.3 points)	8.9%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.4% (±0.4 points)	0.2%	0.7%	3.2%
Walked	0.1% (±0.1 points)	0.7%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.3% (±0.8 points)	1.1%	1.5%	2.0%
Worked from home	18.9% (±3.5 points)	19.5%	16.3%	15.1%

In Indian Trail, the average commute is lower than in Union County (29.8 minutes).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).

It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Indian Trail, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.2%).

It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Union County, Indian Trail ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 177 of 651.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Indian Trail

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Indian Trail	Union County	North Carolina	United States
No vehicle	1.8% (±0.9 points)	2.4%	5.3%	8.4%
1 vehicle	24.0% (±3.3 points)	21.0%	31.4%	33.1%
2 vehicles	45.3% (±3.3 points)	42.9%	38.0%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	29.0% (±2.9 points)	33.7%	25.2%	21.9%

In Indian Trail, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (2.4%).

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 Indian Trail

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Indian Trail	Union County	North Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	18.9% (±3.5 points)	19.5% (±1.1 points)	16.3% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.8% (±0.7 points)	96.9% (±0.5 points)	94.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.7% (±1.6 points)	94.1% (±0.7 points)	90.1% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Indian Trail, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (94.1%).

It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Indian Trail

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Indian Trail
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Indian Trail	—	28.2 minutes (±1.4)	—
Lake Park	1.4 mi	31.1 minutes (±4.2)	Not measurably different
Stallings	2.9 mi	28.4 minutes (±2.3)	Not measurably different
Hemby Bridge	3.1 mi	26.9 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Matthews	4.8 mi	25.2 minutes (±1.4)	Lower
Wesley Chapel	5.0 mi	31.7 minutes (±3.0)	Higher
Weddington	5.7 mi	28.0 minutes (±1.9)	Not measurably different
Monroe	6.9 mi	30.1 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Mint Hill	7.6 mi	28.6 minutes (±1.4)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Matthews, NC (25.2 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wesley Chapel, NC (31.7 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Union County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
4	Lake Park	31.1 minutes (±4.2)
5	Unionville	30.9 minutes (±3.4)
6	Monroe	30.1 minutes (±2.2)
7	Marvin	29.3 minutes (±4.8)
8	Stallings	28.4 minutes (±2.3)
9	Fairview	28.3 minutes (±4.3)
10	Indian Trail	28.2 minutes (±1.4)
11	Weddington	28.0 minutes (±1.9)
12 (tie)	Hemby Bridge	26.9 minutes (±3.4)
12 (tie)	Marshville	26.9 minutes (±3.6)
14	Wingate	23.3 minutes (±3.7)

Showing 11 of 14 places in Union 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 Indian Trail

How long is the average commute in Indian Trail?

Workers who live in Indian Trail, NC take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Indian Trail without a car?

1.8% of households in Indian Trail have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Indian Trail?

18.9% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Indian Trail worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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