How long is the commute from Folly Beach, SC?
Workers who live in Folly Beach, SC take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
33.0% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±7.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 33.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Folly Beach get to work
| Means of transportation | Folly Beach | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.4% (±14.3 points) | 69.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.6 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 13.7% (±8.1 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.0% (±14.3 points) | 17.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Folly Beach, the average commute is not measurably different from Charleston County (25.1 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 Folly Beach, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charleston County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Charleston County, Folly Beach ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Folly Beach
| Vehicles available | Folly Beach | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±13.3 points) | 36.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.2% (±13.9 points) | 40.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±10.4 points) | 17.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Folly Beach, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Charleston County (5.9%).
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 Folly Beach
| Folly Beach | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.0% (±14.3 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±5.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Folly Beach, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Charleston County (88.9%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Folly Beach
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folly Beach | — | 26.9 minutes (±7.7) | — |
| James Island | 4.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kiawah Island | 6.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan's Island | 10 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Charleston | 11 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 11 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 14 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook Island | 14 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood | 15 mi | 34.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sullivan's Island, SC (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Charleston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Meggett | 34.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Kiawah Island | 32.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 6 | Awendaw | 31.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Seabrook Island | 28.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Isle of Palms | 27.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Ravenel | 27.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 10 | Folly Beach | 26.9 minutes (±7.7) |
| 11 | Rockville | 25.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | North Charleston | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) |
| 14 | Charleston | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 15 | James Island | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Sullivan's Island | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Charleston 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 Folly Beach
How long is the average commute in Folly Beach?
Workers who live in Folly Beach, SC take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Folly Beach without a car?
1.6% of households in Folly Beach have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Folly Beach?
33.0% (±14.3 points) of workers who live in Folly Beach worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folly Beach city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folly Beach city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach city, South Carolina (place:26035, 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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