How long is the commute from Bluffton, SC?
Workers who live in Bluffton, SC take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Bluffton get to work
| Means of transportation | Bluffton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.5% (±4.2 points) | 71.8% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±3.1 points) | 10.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±3.7 points) | 13.2% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Bluffton, the average commute is higher than in Beaufort County (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bluffton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Beaufort County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Beaufort County, Bluffton ranks 1 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 131 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bluffton
| Vehicles available | Bluffton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 4.3% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.9% (±4.5 points) | 33.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.9% (±4.9 points) | 44.8% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.7% (±3.1 points) | 17.2% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Bluffton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Beaufort County (4.3%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bluffton
| Bluffton | Beaufort County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±3.7 points) | 13.2% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.5 points) | 94.0% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bluffton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Beaufort County (94.0%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bluffton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffton | — | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Hardeeville | 8.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Hilton Head Island | 11 mi | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Whitemarsh Island | 14 mi | 22.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Thunderbolt | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Tybee Island | 15 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmington Island | 15 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shell Point | 15 mi | 19.9 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dutch Island | 16 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hardeeville, SC (24.5 minutes), Hilton Head Island, SC (18.5 minutes), Whitemarsh Island, GA (22.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Beaufort County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bluffton | 28.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Laurel Bay | 28.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 | Burton | 25.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 | Shell Point | 19.9 minutes (±10.0) |
| 5 | Hilton Head Island | 18.5 minutes (±1.3) |
| 6 | Beaufort | 18.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Port Royal | 14.4 minutes (±2.0) |
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 Bluffton
How long is the average commute in Bluffton?
Workers who live in Bluffton, SC take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bluffton without a car?
1.5% of households in Bluffton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bluffton?
15.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Bluffton worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bluffton town, 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 Bluffton town, South Carolina (place:07210, in state:45).
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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