How long is the commute from Gaffney, SC?
Workers who live in Gaffney, SC take an average of 18.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Gaffney get to work
| Means of transportation | Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.9 points) | 84.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±3.5 points) | 7.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Gaffney, the average commute is lower than in Cherokee County (25.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gaffney, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cherokee County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cherokee County, Gaffney ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 347 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gaffney
| Vehicles available | Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±3.2 points) | 5.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±5.9 points) | 34.0% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.8% (±4.7 points) | 32.2% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.3% (±4.7 points) | 28.3% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Gaffney, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cherokee County (5.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gaffney
| Gaffney | Cherokee County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±2.6 points) | 5.0% (±1.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±2.5 points) | 90.9% (±1.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.6% (±4.1 points) | 80.7% (±2.2 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Gaffney, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cherokee County (80.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gaffney
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaffney | — | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| East Gaffney | 2.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Blacksburg | 8.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Cowpens | 8.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Mayo | 11 mi | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Earl | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Boiling Springs | 12 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Chesnee | 12 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Central Pacolet | 12 mi | 30.4 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Gaffney, SC (23.8 minutes), Blacksburg, SC (30.3 minutes), Cowpens, SC (24.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cherokee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blacksburg | 30.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 2 | East Gaffney | 23.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | Gaffney | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Gaffney
How long is the average commute in Gaffney?
Workers who live in Gaffney, SC take an average of 18.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gaffney without a car?
9.2% of households in Gaffney have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gaffney?
4.9% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Gaffney worked from home, and 85.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaffney city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaffney city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaffney city, 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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