How long is the commute from Fountain Inn, SC?
Workers who live in Fountain Inn, SC take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Fountain Inn get to work
| Means of transportation | Fountain Inn | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±5.2 points) | 74.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.3% (±2.8 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±5.1 points) | 14.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Fountain Inn, the average commute is lower than in Greenville County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fountain Inn, 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, Fountain Inn ranks 16 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 311 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fountain Inn
| Vehicles available | Fountain Inn | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.8 points) | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±7.0 points) | 32.1% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±7.2 points) | 41.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±4.6 points) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Fountain Inn, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Greenville County (4.7%).
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 Fountain Inn
| Fountain Inn | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±5.1 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±1.5 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fountain Inn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Fountain Inn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Inn | — | 20.7 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Simpsonville | 3.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gray Court | 7.9 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Five Forks | 7.9 mi | 25.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Mauldin | 8.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woodruff | 9.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Reidville | 13 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Gantt | 13 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Golden Grove | 13 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gray Court, SC (24.2 minutes), Five Forks, SC (25.2 minutes), Woodruff, SC (27.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Dunean | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Golden Grove | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 12 | Gantt | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Simpsonville | 22.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Taylors | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) |
| 15 | Mauldin | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 16 | Fountain Inn | 20.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 17 | Wade Hampton | 20.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 18 | Greenville | 19.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 19 | Tigerville | 13.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Greenville 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 Fountain Inn
How long is the average commute in Fountain Inn?
Workers who live in Fountain Inn, SC take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fountain Inn without a car?
2.3% of households in Fountain Inn have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fountain Inn?
15.3% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Fountain Inn worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Inn city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Inn city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fountain Inn 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 Fountain Inn city, South Carolina (place:27070, 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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