How long is the commute from Clearwater, SC?
Workers who live in Clearwater, SC take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Clearwater get to work
| Means of transportation | Clearwater | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±10.7 points) | 79.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.6% (±11.4 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Clearwater, the average commute is not measurably different from Aiken County (25.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Clearwater, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aiken County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Aiken County, Clearwater ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 188 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Clearwater
| Vehicles available | Clearwater | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±5.9 points) | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.2% (±11.0 points) | 28.2% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±9.9 points) | 38.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.6% (±8.0 points) | 27.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Clearwater, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aiken County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Clearwater
| Clearwater | Aiken County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±3.6 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Clearwater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Aiken County (91.0%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Clearwater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater | — | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Belvedere | 2.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Burnettown | 3.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Augusta | 3.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Langley | 4.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Beech Island | 5.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gloverville | 5.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Warrenville | 7.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Murphys Estates | 7.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Belvedere, SC (20.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aiken County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Perry | 44.3 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Salley | 33.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 3 | Monetta | 31.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Beech Island | 29.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Wagener | 27.6 minutes (±8.7) |
| 6 | Clearwater | 25.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | New Ellenton | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Warrenville | 25.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Aiken | 24.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 10 | Langley | 23.0 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | North Augusta | 22.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Burnettown | 22.0 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Aiken County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Clearwater is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Clearwater
How long is the average commute in Clearwater?
Workers who live in Clearwater, SC take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Clearwater without a car?
6.1% of households in Clearwater have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Clearwater?
9.3% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Clearwater worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Clearwater CDP, South Carolina
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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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