How long is the commute from Waynesville, NC?
Workers who live in Waynesville, NC take an average of 19.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.7 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in Waynesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Waynesville | Haywood County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±5.3 points) | 78.3% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±5.5 points) | 9.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±4.0 points) | 9.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Waynesville, the average commute is lower than in Haywood County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waynesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Haywood County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Haywood County, Waynesville ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 553 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waynesville
| Vehicles available | Waynesville | Haywood County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±2.5 points) | 4.0% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±5.7 points) | 30.7% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±4.8 points) | 36.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±3.3 points) | 28.9% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Waynesville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Haywood 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 Waynesville
| Waynesville | Haywood County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±4.0 points) | 9.2% (±1.5 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±3.4 points) | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±4.6 points) | 84.4% (±2.1 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Waynesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Haywood County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waynesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesville | — | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Lake Junaluska | 3.4 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Maggie Valley | 4.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Clyde | 6.0 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| West Canton | 8.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Canton | 9.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Sylva | 15 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 16 mi | 18.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cullowhee | 16 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Junaluska, NC (14.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Maggie Valley, NC (29.5 minutes), Canton, NC (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Haywood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maggie Valley | 29.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Canton | 24.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | West Canton | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Clyde | 20.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 5 | Waynesville | 19.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 6 | Lake Junaluska | 14.1 minutes (±3.7) |
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 Waynesville
How long is the average commute in Waynesville?
Workers who live in Waynesville, NC take an average of 19.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waynesville without a car?
7.8% of households in Waynesville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waynesville?
12.4% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Waynesville worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesville town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesville town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waynesville 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 Waynesville town, North Carolina (place:71500, 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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