How long is the commute from Anderson, SC?
Workers who live in Anderson, SC take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Anderson get to work
| Means of transportation | Anderson | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.3% (±3.6 points) | 80.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±1.3 points) | 7.6% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Anderson, the average commute is lower than in Anderson County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Anderson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anderson County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anderson County, Anderson ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 283 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Anderson
| Vehicles available | Anderson | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±2.8 points) | 5.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.8% (±3.8 points) | 28.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.9% (±3.8 points) | 37.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±2.5 points) | 28.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Anderson, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Anderson County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Anderson
| Anderson | Anderson County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±1.3 points) | 7.6% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±1.6 points) | 94.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.7% (±2.9 points) | 88.6% (±1.1 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Anderson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anderson County (88.6%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Anderson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Homeland Park | 4.1 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northlake | 4.1 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Centerville | 4.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Springs | 8.3 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Belton | 8.6 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Starr | 10 mi | 31.7 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Pendleton | 11 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Williamston | 11 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sandy Springs, SC (15.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belton, SC (29.1 minutes), Starr, SC (31.7 minutes), Williamston, SC (26.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anderson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Piedmont | 25.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | West Pelzer | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Pendleton | 24.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Centerville | 23.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Northlake | 23.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Homeland Park | 22.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Anderson | 22.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Iva | 20.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Sandy Springs | 15.6 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Anderson 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 Anderson
How long is the average commute in Anderson?
Workers who live in Anderson, SC take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Anderson without a car?
11.9% of households in Anderson have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Anderson?
5.8% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Anderson worked from home, and 87.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Anderson city, South 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 Anderson city, South Carolina (place:01360, in state:45).
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 last updated on .
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