How long is the commute from Kure Beach, NC?
Workers who live in Kure Beach, NC take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
12.4% of workers walk to work.
37.0% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±10.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 37.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Kure Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Kure Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 43.7% (±9.7 points) | 70.8% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 6.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.4% (±12.1 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.5% (±4.5 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.0% (±9.1 points) | 19.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Kure Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from New Hanover County (20.6 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 Kure Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from New Hanover County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In New Hanover County, Kure Beach ranks 1 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 113 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kure Beach
| Vehicles available | Kure Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 5.6% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.4% (±6.2 points) | 34.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% (±9.4 points) | 41.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±7.0 points) | 18.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Kure Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in New Hanover County (5.6%).
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 Kure Beach
| Kure Beach | New Hanover County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.0% (±9.1 points) | 19.4% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.6% (±0.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Kure Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in New Hanover County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Kure Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kure Beach | — | 30.8 minutes (±10.9) | — |
| Carolina Beach | 3.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Breeze | 4.8 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Southport | 7.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Myrtle Grove | 8.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake | 9.9 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Spring Lakes | 10 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bald Head Island | 10 mi | 29.4 minutes (±15.1) | Not measurably different |
| Caswell Beach | 10 mi | 20.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across New Hanover County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kure Beach | 30.8 minutes (±10.9) |
| 2 | Ogden | 27.9 minutes (±6.8) |
| 3 | Sea Breeze | 25.2 minutes (±8.0) |
| 4 | Porters Neck | 24.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Silver Lake | 23.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Kings Grant | 23.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 6 (tie) | Murraysville | 23.0 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in New Hanover 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 Kure Beach
How long is the average commute in Kure Beach?
Workers who live in Kure Beach, NC take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kure Beach without a car?
1.4% of households in Kure Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kure Beach?
37.0% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Kure Beach worked from home, and 99.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kure Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kure Beach town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kure Beach town, North Carolina
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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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