How long is the commute from Valley Forge, TN?
Workers who live in Valley Forge, TN take an average of 20.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Valley Forge get to work
| Means of transportation | Valley Forge | Carter County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.1% (±9.1 points) | 82.7% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±7.5 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.3% (±3.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Valley Forge, 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 Valley Forge, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Carter County, Valley Forge ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Valley Forge
| Vehicles available | Valley Forge | Carter County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±3.1 points) | 4.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±10.2 points) | 31.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±11.1 points) | 35.8% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.9% (±13.9 points) | 28.6% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Valley Forge, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Valley Forge
| Valley Forge | Carter County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±4.5 points) | 7.2% (±1.2 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.4% (±7.5 points) | 90.2% (±1.1 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.7% (±7.9 points) | 83.7% (±1.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Valley Forge, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carter County (83.7%).
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 Valley Forge
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Forge | — | 20.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Hampton | 2.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Elizabethton | 3.4 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Biltmore | 4.7 mi | 26.2 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Central | 6.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pine Crest | 6.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Watauga | 7.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hunter | 7.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Unicoi | 9.4 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Biltmore, TN (26.2 minutes), Hunter, TN (25.6 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 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) |
Valley Forge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Valley Forge
How long is the average commute in Valley Forge?
Workers who live in Valley Forge, TN take an average of 20.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Valley Forge without a car?
3.0% of households in Valley Forge have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Valley Forge?
5.2% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in Valley Forge worked from home, and 86.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Forge CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Forge CDP, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Valley Forge CDP, Tennessee
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 Valley Forge CDP, Tennessee (place:76660, in state:47).
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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