How long is the commute from Royal Pines, NC?
Workers who live in Royal Pines, NC take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
28.5% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Royal Pines get to work
| Means of transportation | Royal Pines | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.0% (±11.6 points) | 70.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±5.9 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.5% (±9.4 points) | 17.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Royal Pines, the average commute is higher than in Buncombe County (21.1 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 Royal Pines, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buncombe County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Buncombe County, Royal Pines ranks 1 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 255 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Royal Pines
| Vehicles available | Royal Pines | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±10.0 points) | 33.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.5% (±10.2 points) | 40.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±7.9 points) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Royal Pines, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Buncombe County (4.7%).
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 Royal Pines
| Royal Pines | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.5% (±9.4 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±5.3 points) | 90.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Royal Pines, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Buncombe County (90.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Royal Pines
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Pines | — | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Fletcher | 3.2 mi | 23.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Avery Creek | 4.0 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Biltmore Forest | 4.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Hoopers Creek | 4.4 mi | 15.2 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Fairview (community) | 6.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bent Creek | 6.8 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Asheville | 7.0 mi | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Fruitland | 7.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avery Creek, NC (16.8 minutes), Biltmore Forest, NC (18.1 minutes), Hoopers Creek, NC (15.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Buncombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Pines | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Woodfin | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Fairview (community) | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Black Mountain | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emma | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Bent Creek | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Weaverville | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Buncombe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Royal Pines is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Royal Pines
How long is the average commute in Royal Pines?
Workers who live in Royal Pines, NC take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Royal Pines without a car?
0.9% of households in Royal Pines have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Royal Pines?
28.5% (±9.4 points) of workers who live in Royal Pines worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Pines CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Pines CDP, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Royal Pines CDP, 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 Royal Pines CDP, North Carolina (place:58260, 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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Figures last updated on .
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