How long is the commute from Waxhaw, NC?
Workers who live in Waxhaw, NC take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
27.7% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 27.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Waxhaw get to work
| Means of transportation | Waxhaw | Union County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±4.0 points) | 69.6% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | 8.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.7% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Waxhaw, the average commute is not measurably different from Union County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waxhaw, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Waxhaw ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 85 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waxhaw
| Vehicles available | Waxhaw | Union County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% (±3.7 points) | 21.0% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±5.0 points) | 42.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±4.9 points) | 33.7% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Waxhaw, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (2.4%).
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 Waxhaw
| Waxhaw | Union County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.7% (±3.9 points) | 19.5% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±0.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±2.0 points) | 94.1% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waxhaw, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waxhaw
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxhaw | — | 32.0 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Mineral Springs | 3.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wesley Chapel | 5.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Weddington | 5.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Marvin | 6.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Van Wyck | 7.6 mi | 33.5 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Trail | 10 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Monroe | 11 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Catawba | 11 mi | 31.6 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weddington, NC (28.0 minutes), Indian Trail, NC (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mineral Springs | 34.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Waxhaw | 32.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 3 | Wesley Chapel | 31.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Lake Park | 31.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Unionville | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Monroe | 30.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Marvin | 29.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 8 | Stallings | 28.4 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Union 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 Waxhaw
How long is the average commute in Waxhaw?
Workers who live in Waxhaw, NC take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waxhaw without a car?
0.8% of households in Waxhaw have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waxhaw?
27.7% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Waxhaw worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waxhaw town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waxhaw town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waxhaw 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 Waxhaw town, North Carolina (place:71460, in state:37).
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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