How long is the commute from Saluda, NC?
Workers who live in Saluda, NC take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.8% of workers walk to work.
13.1% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±6.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Saluda get to work
| Means of transportation | Saluda | Polk County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.3% (±19.5 points) | 70.4% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.0% (±13.3 points) | 11.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±17.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.8% (±5.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.5 points) | 0.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.1% (±10.3 points) | 15.8% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Saluda, the average commute is not measurably different from Polk County (28.4 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 Saluda, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk 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 Polk County, Saluda ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 166 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saluda
| Vehicles available | Saluda | Polk County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±4.8 points) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±10.9 points) | 29.6% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±10.3 points) | 35.7% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.6% (±8.8 points) | 30.6% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Saluda, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Polk County (4.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Saluda
| Saluda | Polk County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.1% (±10.3 points) | 15.8% (±3.3 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.7% (±5.9 points) | 94.3% (±1.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±6.1 points) | 84.8% (±2.4 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Saluda, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Polk County (84.8%).
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 Saluda
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saluda | — | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) | — |
| East Flat Rock | 4.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Dana | 5.8 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock | 6.2 mi | 25.4 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tryon | 6.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Barker Heights | 7.2 mi | 16.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Columbus | 7.8 mi | 21.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hendersonville | 8.5 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Valley Hill | 9.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Flat Rock, NC (17.7 minutes), Barker Heights, NC (16.1 minutes), Hendersonville, NC (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saluda | 28.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 2 | Tryon | 21.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Columbus | 21.4 minutes (±5.0) |
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 Saluda
How long is the average commute in Saluda?
Workers who live in Saluda, NC take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saluda without a car?
4.0% of households in Saluda have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saluda?
13.1% (±10.3 points) of workers who live in Saluda worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saluda city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saluda city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saluda city, North Carolina
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 last updated on .
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