How long is the commute from Southern Shores, NC?
Workers who live in Southern Shores, NC take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
23.9% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.9%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in Southern Shores get to work
| Means of transportation | Southern Shores | Dare County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.5% (±9.6 points) | 72.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±4.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.1 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.9% (±8.0 points) | 14.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Southern Shores, the average commute is not measurably different from Dare County (22.4 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 Southern Shores, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dare County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Dare County, Southern Shores ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 340 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southern Shores
| Vehicles available | Southern Shores | Dare County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 2.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.3% (±6.3 points) | 26.2% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±8.6 points) | 43.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.1% (±7.6 points) | 27.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Southern Shores, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dare County (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (5.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Southern Shores
| Southern Shores | Dare County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.9% (±8.0 points) | 14.2% (±2.0 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±2.3 points) | 97.9% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±2.3 points) | 91.7% (±2.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Southern Shores, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Dare County (91.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southern Shores
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Shores | — | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| Kitty Hawk | 3.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Duck | 5.0 mi | 30.6 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kill Devil Hills | 7.7 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Grandy | 12 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Nags Head | 13 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Manteo | 16 mi | 24.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Wanchese | 20 mi | 17.6 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Camden | 28 mi | 33.9 minutes (±18.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wanchese, NC (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dare County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duck | 30.6 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Southern Shores | 24.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Kitty Hawk | 24.3 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Manteo | 24.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Nags Head | 22.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 6 | Kill Devil Hills | 21.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Wanchese | 17.6 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Buxton | 15.8 minutes (±7.8) |
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 Southern Shores
How long is the average commute in Southern Shores?
Workers who live in Southern Shores, NC take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southern Shores without a car?
4.6% of households in Southern Shores have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southern Shores?
23.9% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Southern Shores worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Shores town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Shores town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Shores 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 Southern Shores town, North Carolina (place:63130, 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 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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