How long is the commute from Winston-Salem, NC?
Workers who live in Winston-Salem, NC take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
14.1% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Winston-Salem get to work
| Means of transportation | Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±1.3 points) | 73.7% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±0.9 points) | 8.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.1% (±1.0 points) | 14.5% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Winston-Salem, the average commute is lower than in Forsyth County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Winston-Salem, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Forsyth County (0.7%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Forsyth County, Winston-Salem ranks 7 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 485 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Winston-Salem
| Vehicles available | Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±0.7 points) | 6.2% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±1.3 points) | 34.9% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±1.4 points) | 36.4% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±1.0 points) | 22.5% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Winston-Salem, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Forsyth County (6.2%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (5.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Winston-Salem
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.1% (±1.0 points) | 14.5% (±0.7 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% (±0.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±1.1 points) | 90.2% (±0.7 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Winston-Salem, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Forsyth County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Winston-Salem
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | — | 21.5 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Walkertown | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethania | 6.7 mi | 32.8 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Wallburg | 8.1 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clemmons | 8.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rural Hall | 8.6 mi | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Midway | 9.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lewisville | 9.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Kernersville | 10.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bethania, NC (32.8 minutes), Rural Hall, NC (34.8 minutes), Lewisville, NC (25.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Forsyth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Hall | 34.8 minutes (±8.3) |
| 2 | Bethania | 32.8 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Lewisville | 25.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Walkertown | 23.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Kernersville | 22.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Clemmons | 22.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | 21.5 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Tobaccoville | 21.3 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Winston-Salem
How long is the average commute in Winston-Salem?
Workers who live in Winston-Salem, NC take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Winston-Salem without a car?
8.2% of households in Winston-Salem have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Winston-Salem?
14.1% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Winston-Salem worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winston-Salem city, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winston-Salem city, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winston-Salem city, 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 Winston-Salem city, North Carolina (place:75000, 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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