How long is the commute from Kiawah Island, SC?

Name: Commute and cars in Kiawah Island, SC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Kiawah Island, SC take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

39.1% of workers drive alone to work.

4.6% take public transportation.

2.5% of workers walk to work.

44.2% work from home.

1.7% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 32.1 minutes (±5.7)
Public transportation: 4.6%
Work from home: 44.2%
Households without a car: 1.7%

How people in Kiawah Island get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Kiawah Island	Charleston County	South Carolina	United States
Drove alone	39.1% (±9.4 points)	69.0%	76.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	0.9% (±1.3 points)	8.5%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	4.6% (±3.5 points)	0.9%	0.4%	3.2%
Walked	2.5% (±2.9 points)	1.9%	1.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	8.8% (±9.5 points)	2.0%	1.7%	2.0%
Worked from home	44.2% (±13.2 points)	17.7%	11.5%	15.1%

In Kiawah Island, the average commute is higher than in Charleston County (25.1 minutes).

It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Kiawah Island, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Charleston County (0.9%).

It is also higher than in South Carolina (0.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Charleston County, Kiawah Island ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 68 of 376.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Kiawah Island

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Kiawah Island	Charleston County	South Carolina	United States
No vehicle	1.7% (±1.4 points)	5.9%	5.7%	8.4%
1 vehicle	18.9% (±4.8 points)	36.3%	32.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	61.3% (±6.5 points)	40.4%	38.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	18.2% (±4.6 points)	17.4%	23.6%	21.9%

In Kiawah Island, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Charleston County (5.9%).

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 Kiawah Island

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Kiawah Island	Charleston County	South Carolina	United States
Workers working from home	44.2% (±13.2 points)	17.7% (±0.9 points)	11.5% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.4% (±1.3 points)	96.3% (±0.4 points)	94.5% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	97.3% (±1.7 points)	88.9% (±0.8 points)	88.8% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Kiawah Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Charleston County (88.9%).

It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Kiawah Island

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Kiawah Island
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Kiawah Island	—	32.1 minutes (±5.7)	—
Folly Beach	6.9 mi	26.9 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Seabrook Island	7.6 mi	28.2 minutes (±5.7)	Not measurably different
Rockville	7.7 mi	25.5 minutes (±6.5)	Not measurably different
James Island	11 mi	22.5 minutes (±2.2)	Lower
Hollywood	12 mi	34.5 minutes (±6.2)	Not measurably different
Meggett	13 mi	34.4 minutes (±4.5)	Not measurably different
Ravenel	15 mi	27.6 minutes (±6.9)	Not measurably different
Charleston	15 mi	24.2 minutes (±1.0)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: James Island, SC (22.5 minutes), Charleston, SC (24.2 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
1	McClellanville	42.8 minutes (±5.4)
2	Lincolnville	36.9 minutes (±5.4)
3	Hollywood	34.5 minutes (±6.2)
4	Meggett	34.4 minutes (±4.5)
5	Kiawah Island	32.1 minutes (±5.7)
6	Awendaw	31.4 minutes (±1.9)
7	Seabrook Island	28.2 minutes (±5.7)
8	Isle of Palms	27.9 minutes (±4.1)
9	Ravenel	27.6 minutes (±6.9)
10	Folly Beach	26.9 minutes (±7.7)
11	Rockville	25.5 minutes (±6.5)

Showing 11 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 Kiawah Island

How long is the average commute in Kiawah Island?

Workers who live in Kiawah Island, SC take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Kiawah Island without a car?

1.7% of households in Kiawah Island have no vehicle, and 4.6% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Kiawah Island?

44.2% (±13.2 points) of workers who live in Kiawah Island worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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