How long is the commute from Spartanburg, SC?
Workers who live in Spartanburg, SC take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
6.8% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Spartanburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Spartanburg | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.5% (±2.6 points) | 79.1% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.0% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.5 points) | 0.1% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.8% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In Spartanburg, the average commute is lower than in Spartanburg County (25.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Spartanburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Spartanburg County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Spartanburg County, Spartanburg ranks 25 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 326 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Spartanburg
| Vehicles available | Spartanburg | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±1.8 points) | 4.5% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±3.3 points) | 29.6% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±2.8 points) | 39.1% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.2% (±1.9 points) | 26.8% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Spartanburg, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Spartanburg County (4.5%).
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 Spartanburg
| Spartanburg | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.8% (±1.4 points) | 8.9% (±0.7 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% (±2.0 points) | 94.3% (±0.6 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±2.3 points) | 88.7% (±0.8 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Spartanburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Spartanburg County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (88.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Spartanburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | — | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Arkwright | 2.2 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Drayton | 2.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Whitney | 2.6 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Saxon | 2.7 mi | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Hilltop | 2.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 3.0 mi | 24.7 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 4.0 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Croft | 4.4 mi | 21.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saxon, SC (16.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Drayton, SC (26.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Spartanburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Valley Falls | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 20 | Camp Croft | 21.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Whitney | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 22 | Roebuck | 20.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 23 | Arcadia | 20.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Mayo | 20.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 25 | Spartanburg | 20.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 26 | Arkwright | 20.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 27 | Saxon | 16.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 9 of 27 places in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg
How long is the average commute in Spartanburg?
Workers who live in Spartanburg, SC take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Spartanburg without a car?
12.0% of households in Spartanburg have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Spartanburg?
6.8% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Spartanburg worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spartanburg city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spartanburg city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg city, South Carolina (place:68290, 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 last updated on .
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