How long is the commute from Morrisville, NC?
Workers who live in Morrisville, NC take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
39.0% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 39.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Morrisville get to work
| Means of transportation | Morrisville | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.0% (±4.4 points) | 61.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.8 points) | 5.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.0% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Morrisville, the average commute is lower than in Wake County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morrisville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wake County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wake County, Morrisville ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 466 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morrisville
| Vehicles available | Morrisville | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±4.5 points) | 32.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±3.8 points) | 42.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±2.4 points) | 20.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Morrisville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wake County (4.4%).
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 Morrisville
| Morrisville | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.0% (±4.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.1 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.1 points) | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Morrisville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wake County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Morrisville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisville | — | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Cary | 3.9 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Apex | 8.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Durham | 10 mi | 22.3 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Village | 11 mi | 16.7 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Raleigh | 11 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) | Not measurably different |
| Governors Club | 12 mi | 31.0 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Holly Springs | 13 mi | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Chapel Hill | 13 mi | 19.5 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Governors Village, NC (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Apex, NC (25.2 minutes), Governors Club, NC (31.0 minutes), Holly Springs, NC (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Holly Springs | 28.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 7 | Garner | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | Apex | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 9 | Knightdale | 24.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Raleigh | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) |
| 11 | Cary | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 12 | Morrisville | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Wake 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Morrisville
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Morrisville, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Morrisville beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Morrisville, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Morrisville
How long is the average commute in Morrisville?
Workers who live in Morrisville, NC take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morrisville without a car?
3.5% of households in Morrisville have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morrisville?
39.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Morrisville worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morrisville town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morrisville town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morrisville 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 Morrisville town, North Carolina (place:44520, in state:37).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Morrisville at a glance
- Median rent in Morrisville
- Rent by bedrooms in Morrisville
- Rent burden in Morrisville
- Renters and owners in Morrisville
- Income and affordability in Morrisville
- Home values in Morrisville
- Homeowner costs in Morrisville
- Property taxes in Morrisville
- Types of homes in Morrisville
- Bedrooms in Morrisville
- Age of homes in Morrisville
- Vacancy rate in Morrisville
- Heating fuel in Morrisville
- Crime reported to police in Morrisville
- Population growth in Morrisville
- How long people stay in Morrisville
- Crowding and facilities in Morrisville
- Fair Market Rent in Morrisville
- North Carolina landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Wake County
- North Carolina places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in North Carolina