How long is the commute from Mills River, NC?
Workers who live in Mills River, NC take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Mills River get to work
| Means of transportation | Mills River | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.4% (±6.0 points) | 76.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±4.7 points) | 11.3% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Mills River, the average commute is not measurably different from Henderson County (22.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mills River, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henderson County, Mills River ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 505 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mills River
| Vehicles available | Mills River | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 3.5% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% (±5.4 points) | 29.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.7% (±6.1 points) | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.0% (±5.8 points) | 25.0% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Mills River, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Mills River
| Mills River | Henderson County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±3.4 points) | 10.4% (±1.2 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±3.7 points) | 90.0% (±1.2 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mills River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henderson County (90.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mills River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills River | — | 20.9 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Horse Shoe | 3.7 mi | 23.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Home | 5.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Etowah | 5.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Fletcher | 5.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Avery Creek | 5.9 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Balfour | 6.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Laurel Park | 6.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Hill | 8.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avery Creek, NC (16.8 minutes), Balfour, NC (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Etowah, NC (25.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 14 | East Flat Rock | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 15 | Barker Heights | 16.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Hoopers Creek | 15.2 minutes (±5.4) |
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 Mills River
How long is the average commute in Mills River?
Workers who live in Mills River, NC take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mills River without a car?
0.6% of households in Mills River have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mills River?
11.5% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Mills River worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mills River town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mills River town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mills River 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 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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