How long is the commute from Five Forks, SC?
Workers who live in Five Forks, SC take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
19.2% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 19.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Five Forks get to work
| Means of transportation | Five Forks | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.7% (±4.4 points) | 74.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.2% (±4.5 points) | 14.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Five Forks, the average commute is not measurably different from Greenville County (23.4 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 Five Forks, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greenville County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Greenville County, Five Forks ranks 4 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Five Forks
| Vehicles available | Five Forks | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±3.1 points) | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.3% (±4.8 points) | 32.1% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±5.5 points) | 41.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.2% (±5.9 points) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Five Forks, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greenville County (4.7%).
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 Five Forks
| Five Forks | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.2% (±4.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% (±2.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.7 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Five Forks, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greenville County (92.1%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Five Forks
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Forks | — | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Mauldin | 5.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Simpsonville | 5.9 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Reidville | 7.4 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fountain Inn | 7.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wade Hampton | 8.0 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Greenville | 8.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Greer | 8.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Taylors | 8.9 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mauldin, SC (21.1 minutes), Simpsonville, SC (22.4 minutes), Fountain Inn, SC (20.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greenville County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slater-Marietta | 33.9 minutes (±8.1) |
| 2 | Welcome | 27.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Judson | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Five Forks | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Berea | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Parker | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 | Greer | 24.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Travelers Rest | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 9 | Sans Souci | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Dunean | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Greenville County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Five Forks 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 Five Forks
How long is the average commute in Five Forks?
Workers who live in Five Forks, SC take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Five Forks without a car?
5.3% of households in Five Forks have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Five Forks?
19.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Five Forks worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Five Forks CDP, 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 Five Forks CDP, South Carolina (place:25540, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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