How long is the commute from Elizabethton, TN?
Workers who live in Elizabethton, TN take an average of 20.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
6.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.9 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.6%
How people in Elizabethton get to work
| Means of transportation | Elizabethton | Carter County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±3.4 points) | 82.7% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±2.0 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Elizabethton, the average commute is lower than in Carter County (24.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elizabethton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carter County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carter County, Elizabethton ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 339 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elizabethton
| Vehicles available | Elizabethton | Carter County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±4.3 points) | 31.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% (±4.5 points) | 35.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±3.0 points) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Elizabethton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Carter County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elizabethton
| Elizabethton | Carter County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% (±2.7 points) | 90.2% (±1.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.9% (±3.5 points) | 83.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Elizabethton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carter County (83.7%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elizabethton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethton | — | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Biltmore | 2.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Central | 3.3 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Valley Forge | 3.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Watauga | 3.6 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Crest | 5.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 5.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hunter | 6.5 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Johnson City | 8.0 mi | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Biltmore, TN (26.2 minutes), Hunter, TN (25.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pine Crest | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 2 | Biltmore | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Hunter | 25.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Hampton | 24.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Elizabethton | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Valley Forge | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Central | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 8 | Watauga | 18.9 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Elizabethton
How long is the average commute in Elizabethton?
Workers who live in Elizabethton, TN take an average of 20.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elizabethton without a car?
6.6% of households in Elizabethton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elizabethton?
10.8% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Elizabethton worked from home, and 81.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethton city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethton city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabethton city, Tennessee
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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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