How long is the commute from Walden, TN?
Workers who live in Walden, TN take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in Walden get to work
| Means of transportation | Walden | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±6.3 points) | 74.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.1 points) | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±5.3 points) | 14.3% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Walden, the average commute is higher than in Hamilton County (22.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Walden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hamilton County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hamilton County, Walden ranks 11 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Walden
| Vehicles available | Walden | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±1.0 points) | 5.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±6.4 points) | 32.0% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.3% (±8.4 points) | 39.2% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.8% (±6.3 points) | 23.0% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Walden, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hamilton County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Walden
| Walden | Hamilton County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±5.3 points) | 14.3% (±0.8 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.4 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±2.1 points) | 91.5% (±0.6 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Walden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hamilton County (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Walden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | — | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Fairmount | 2.0 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Signal Mountain | 2.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Falling Water | 3.6 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank | 3.7 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Lone Oak | 4.2 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Valley | 6.6 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chattanooga | 7.6 mi | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
| Mowbray Mountain | 9.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Red Bank, TN (18.9 minutes), Chattanooga, TN (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hamilton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Signal Mountain | 27.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 6 | Fairmount | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Harrison | 26.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 7 (tie) | Soddy-Daisy | 26.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 (tie) | Apison | 26.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Falling Water | 26.3 minutes (±5.8) |
| 11 | Walden | 25.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 | Middle Valley | 24.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Collegedale | 21.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | East Ridge | 21.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Lookout Mountain | 19.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | Red Bank | 18.9 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | Chattanooga | 18.5 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 13 of 18 places in Hamilton 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 Walden
How long is the average commute in Walden?
Workers who live in Walden, TN take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Walden without a car?
0.6% of households in Walden have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Walden?
17.4% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Walden worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walden town, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walden town, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walden 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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Figures last updated on .
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