How long is the commute from Raleigh, NC?
Workers who live in Raleigh, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.0 minutes (±0.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Raleigh get to work
| Means of transportation | Raleigh | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±1.0 points) | 61.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±0.6 points) | 5.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.1% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Wake County (0.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Wake County, Raleigh ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Raleigh
| Vehicles available | Raleigh | Wake County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±0.5 points) | 4.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±1.0 points) | 32.3% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±1.1 points) | 42.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.3% (±0.7 points) | 20.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Raleigh, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Wake County (4.4%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Raleigh
| Raleigh | Wake County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±0.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.3 points) | 98.1% (±0.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 95.3% (±0.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Raleigh, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Raleigh
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | — | 23.0 minutes (±0.4) | — |
| Knightdale | 8.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Garner | 9.9 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Cary | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morrisville | 11 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rolesville | 12 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Wake Forest | 12 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Apex | 15 mi | 25.2 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Clayton | 16 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Garner, NC (26.2 minutes), Rolesville, NC (31.5 minutes), Wake Forest, NC (30.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Wake Forest | 30.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Wendell | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 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 9 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.
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Questions about Raleigh
How long is the average commute in Raleigh?
Workers who live in Raleigh, NC take an average of 23.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Raleigh without a car?
6.0% of households in Raleigh have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Raleigh?
25.8% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Raleigh worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Raleigh city, 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 Raleigh city, North Carolina (place:55000, 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
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