How long is the commute from Woodfin, NC?
Workers who live in Woodfin, NC take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
19.1% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Woodfin get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodfin | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.7% (±7.1 points) | 70.5% | 71.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 7.6% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.1% (±6.4 points) | 17.6% | 16.3% | 15.1% |
In Woodfin, the average commute is not measurably different from Buncombe County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in North Carolina (25.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodfin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Buncombe County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from North Carolina (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Buncombe County, Woodfin ranks 2 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 427 of 651.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodfin
| Vehicles available | Woodfin | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 4.7% | 5.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±6.9 points) | 33.5% | 31.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±6.9 points) | 40.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.3% (±4.8 points) | 21.1% | 25.2% | 21.9% |
In Woodfin, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Buncombe County (4.7%).
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 Woodfin
| Woodfin | Buncombe County | North Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.1% (±6.4 points) | 17.6% (±1.1 points) | 16.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.4 points) | 93.4% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±1.9 points) | 90.3% (±1.0 points) | 90.1% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodfin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Buncombe County (90.3%).
It is also higher than in North Carolina (90.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woodfin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfin | — | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Emma | 3.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Weaverville | 4.3 mi | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Asheville | 5.7 mi | 18.2 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Biltmore Forest | 8.3 mi | 18.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Bent Creek | 9.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marshall | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Swannanoa | 12 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Avery Creek | 13 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Asheville, NC (18.2 minutes), Biltmore Forest, NC (18.1 minutes), Swannanoa, NC (18.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Buncombe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Pines | 26.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Woodfin | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 3 | Fairview (community) | 22.2 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Black Mountain | 21.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Emma | 20.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Bent Creek | 19.8 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 | Weaverville | 19.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 8 | Swannanoa | 18.9 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Buncombe 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 Woodfin
How long is the average commute in Woodfin?
Workers who live in Woodfin, NC take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodfin without a car?
2.3% of households in Woodfin have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodfin?
19.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Woodfin worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodfin town, North Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodfin town, North Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodfin town, 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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