How long is the commute from James Island, SC?
Workers who live in James Island, SC take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in James Island get to work
| Means of transportation | James Island | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±6.0 points) | 69.0% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±1.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±2.0 points) | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±5.3 points) | 17.7% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In James Island, the average commute is lower than in Charleston 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 James Island, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Charleston County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Charleston County, James Island ranks 15 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 273 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in James Island
| Vehicles available | James Island | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.3 points) | 5.9% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% (±5.5 points) | 36.3% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±6.8 points) | 40.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.0% (±6.3 points) | 17.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In James Island, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charleston County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in James Island
| James Island | Charleston County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±5.3 points) | 17.7% (±0.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±3.7 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.7% (±4.5 points) | 88.9% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In James Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Charleston County (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (88.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near James Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Island | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Folly Beach | 4.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Pleasant | 6.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sullivan's Island | 6.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Charleston | 6.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kiawah Island | 11 mi | 32.1 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Isle of Palms | 12 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Hanahan | 14 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Charleston | 15 mi | 24.5 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sullivan's Island, SC (17.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kiawah Island, SC (32.1 minutes), Isle of Palms, SC (27.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8 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 James Island
How long is the average commute in James Island?
Workers who live in James Island, SC take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in James Island without a car?
6.0% of households in James Island have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in James Island?
18.2% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in James Island worked from home, and 88.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James Island town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James Island town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — James Island town, 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 James Island town, South Carolina (place:36430, 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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