How long is the commute from Jonesborough, TN?
Workers who live in Jonesborough, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
14.3% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Jonesborough get to work
| Means of transportation | Jonesborough | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±8.5 points) | 77.3% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.1 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±2.6 points) | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.9% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Jonesborough, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jonesborough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Jonesborough ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 365 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jonesborough
| Vehicles available | Jonesborough | Washington County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±5.2 points) | 5.2% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±7.5 points) | 31.4% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±8.1 points) | 36.6% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±6.5 points) | 26.8% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Jonesborough, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (5.2%).
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 Jonesborough
| Jonesborough | Washington County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.3% (±5.9 points) | 11.9% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.5 points) | 95.0% (±0.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±5.0 points) | 89.0% (±1.0 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jonesborough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jonesborough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonesborough | — | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Johnson City | 6.2 mi | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gray | 8.6 mi | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 9.2 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Crest | 9.3 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Unicoi | 9.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Spurgeon | 10 mi | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Central | 10 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Erwin | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gray, TN (28.6 minutes), Unicoi, TN (29.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gray | 28.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Fall Branch | 27.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 3 | Oak Grove | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) |
| 4 | Spurgeon | 19.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 | Jonesborough | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Johnson City | 18.7 minutes (±0.7) |
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 Jonesborough
How long is the average commute in Jonesborough?
Workers who live in Jonesborough, TN take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jonesborough without a car?
8.8% of households in Jonesborough have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jonesborough?
14.3% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Jonesborough worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesborough town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesborough town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jonesborough town, 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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