How long is the commute from Greenwood, SC?
Workers who live in Greenwood, SC take an average of 17.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
14.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.9 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.4%
How people in Greenwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Greenwood | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.5% (±4.4 points) | 84.9% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.1% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Greenwood, the average commute is lower than in Greenwood County (20.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Greenwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Greenwood County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Greenwood County, Greenwood ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 357 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Greenwood
| Vehicles available | Greenwood | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.4% (±3.8 points) | 7.4% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.6% (±5.4 points) | 36.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% (±4.9 points) | 34.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 21.7% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Greenwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Greenwood County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (5.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Greenwood
| Greenwood | Greenwood County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.1% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±2.9 points) | 91.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.6% (±3.9 points) | 84.9% (±1.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Greenwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Greenwood County (84.9%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Greenwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | — | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Ninety Six | 7.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hodges | 8.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
| Cross Hill | 12 mi | 37.5 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Waterloo | 12 mi | 43.2 minutes (±8.5) | Higher |
| Abbeville | 13 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ware Shoals | 14 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Troy | 16 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Donalds | 16 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cross Hill, SC (37.5 minutes), Waterloo, SC (43.2 minutes), Ware Shoals, SC (28.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greenwood County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ware Shoals | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Troy | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Ninety Six | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Hodges | 21.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 5 | Greenwood | 17.9 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Greenwood
How long is the average commute in Greenwood?
Workers who live in Greenwood, SC take an average of 17.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Greenwood without a car?
14.4% of households in Greenwood have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Greenwood?
3.0% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Greenwood worked from home, and 79.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Greenwood city, South Carolina
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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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