How long is the commute from Laurel Park, NC?
Workers who live in Laurel Park, NC take an average of 23.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.4 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Laurel Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Laurel Park | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±6.9 points) | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±7.2 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.3 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±7.1 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Laurel Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Henderson County (22.5 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 Laurel Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henderson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Laurel Park ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 396 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Laurel Park
| Vehicles available | Laurel Park | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±1.9 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±9.2 points) | 29.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.8% (±6.8 points) | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.8% (±7.7 points) | 25.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Laurel Park, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henderson County (3.5%).
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 Laurel Park
| Laurel Park | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±7.1 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.3% (±3.0 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Laurel Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Henderson County (90.0%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Laurel Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Park | — | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Valley Hill | 1.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hendersonville | 2.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Balfour | 3.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Barker Heights | 3.5 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Horse Shoe | 3.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Home | 4.1 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock | 4.3 mi | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Etowah | 4.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barker Heights, NC (16.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edneyville | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Etowah | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Flat Rock | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) |
| 4 | Fletcher | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Fruitland | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 (tie) | Horse Shoe | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Laurel Park | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) |
| 8 | Dana | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Valley Hill | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 10 | Mills River | 20.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Hendersonville | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Mountain Home | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Balfour | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Henderson 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 Laurel Park
How long is the average commute in Laurel Park?
Workers who live in Laurel Park, NC take an average of 23.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Laurel Park without a car?
2.4% of households in Laurel Park have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Laurel Park?
14.9% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Laurel Park worked from home, and 96.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Park town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Park town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Laurel Park 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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