How long is the commute from Lexington, SC?
Workers who live in Lexington, SC take an average of 25.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.2 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Lexington get to work
| Means of transportation | Lexington | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±3.1 points) | 77.3% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±2.1 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±2.4 points) | 11.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Lexington, the average commute is not measurably different from Lexington County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lexington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lexington County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lexington County, Lexington ranks 10 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 205 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lexington
| Vehicles available | Lexington | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±1.8 points) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.7% (±3.6 points) | 27.6% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±4.3 points) | 41.4% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.0% (±2.7 points) | 26.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Lexington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Lexington County (4.5%).
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 Lexington
| Lexington | Lexington County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±2.4 points) | 11.9% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.5% (±1.9 points) | 92.3% (±0.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lexington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lexington County (92.3%).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lexington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | — | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Oak Grove | 4.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Red Bank | 4.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Seven Oaks | 5.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Springdale | 6.7 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| West Columbia | 7.0 mi | 19.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| White Knoll | 7.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| South Congaree | 7.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Irmo | 7.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Grove, SC (21.7 minutes), Seven Oaks, SC (20.3 minutes), Springdale, SC (18.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: White Knoll, SC (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lexington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Chapin | 31.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Swansea | 31.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 6 | Summit | 30.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | White Knoll | 28.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 8 | South Congaree | 27.8 minutes (±7.9) |
| 9 | Gaston | 27.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 10 | Lexington | 25.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Red Bank | 25.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 12 | Batesburg-Leesville | 23.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Oak Grove | 21.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Pine Ridge | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 (tie) | Seven Oaks | 20.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Cayce | 19.6 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Lexington 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 Lexington
How long is the average commute in Lexington?
Workers who live in Lexington, SC take an average of 25.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lexington without a car?
7.6% of households in Lexington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lexington?
14.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Lexington worked from home, and 93.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington town, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington town, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lexington town, 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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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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