How long is the commute from Greenville, SC?
Workers who live in Greenville, SC take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
15.9% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Greenville get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenville | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±2.1 points) | 74.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.3 points) | 7.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.4 points) | 0.2% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.4% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Greenville, 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 Greenville, 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, Greenville ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 344 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenville
| Vehicles available | Greenville | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±1.4 points) | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±2.2 points) | 32.1% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% (±1.9 points) | 41.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±1.2 points) | 22.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Greenville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Greenville County (4.7%).
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 Greenville
| Greenville | Greenville County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.9% (±1.7 points) | 14.4% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.3 points) | 92.1% (±0.5 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Greenville County (92.1%).
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 Greenville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | — | 19.0 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Dunean | 3.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Wade Hampton | 3.6 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Judson | 3.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Gantt | 4.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Sans Souci | 5.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Mauldin | 5.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Parker | 5.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Taylors | 6.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dunean, SC (23.2 minutes), Judson, SC (26.3 minutes), Gantt, SC (23.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 Greenville
How long is the average commute in Greenville?
Workers who live in Greenville, SC take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenville without a car?
7.9% of households in Greenville have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenville?
15.9% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Greenville worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenville 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 Greenville city, South Carolina (place:30850, 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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