How long is the commute from York, SC?
Workers who live in York, SC take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
7.0% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in York get to work
| Means of transportation | York | York County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±5.4 points) | 72.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.3% (±4.8 points) | 7.1% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.0% (±3.3 points) | 17.5% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
In York, the average commute is higher than in York County (27.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in South Carolina (25.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In York, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, York ranks 7 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 376.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in York
| Vehicles available | York | York County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±3.0 points) | 3.7% | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±5.9 points) | 27.8% | 32.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±7.2 points) | 41.5% | 38.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±6.8 points) | 27.1% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In York, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in York County (3.7%).
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 York
| York | York County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.0% (±3.3 points) | 17.5% (±1.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±2.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±4.0 points) | 93.1% (±0.7 points) | 88.8% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In York, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (93.1%).
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 York
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| York | — | 31.5 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Sharon | 7.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clover | 7.9 mi | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| McConnells | 8.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newport | 8.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Smyrna | 10 mi | 40.4 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Grove | 11 mi | 39.6 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Lake Wylie | 11 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| India Hook | 12 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newport, SC (24.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hickory Grove, SC (39.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smyrna | 40.4 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Hickory Grove | 39.6 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | Clover | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Sharon | 34.7 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Lake Wylie | 32.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Catawba | 31.6 minutes (±6.9) |
| 7 | York | 31.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Tega Cay | 30.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | McConnells | 29.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 10 | India Hook | 27.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 11 | Lesslie | 27.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Fort Mill | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 | Rock Hill | 25.0 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in York 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 York
How long is the average commute in York?
Workers who live in York, SC take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in York without a car?
7.2% of households in York have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in York?
7.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in York worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, South Carolina
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, South Carolina
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — York city, South Carolina
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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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