How long is the commute from Blacksburg, VA?
Workers who live in Blacksburg, VA take an average of 14.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.0% of workers drive alone to work.
6.2% take public transportation.
11.8% of workers walk to work.
18.2% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.8 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 6.2%
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Blacksburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Blacksburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.0% (±3.5 points) | 68.2% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±1.7 points) | 6.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.2% (±1.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.8% (±1.5 points) | 5.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±1.8 points) | 2.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.2% (±2.6 points) | 14.0% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Blacksburg, the average commute is lower than in Montgomery County (18.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blacksburg, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Montgomery County (3.0%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Blacksburg ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 455 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blacksburg
| Vehicles available | Blacksburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±1.8 points) | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±3.8 points) | 31.2% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±3.3 points) | 35.9% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±2.8 points) | 26.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Blacksburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blacksburg
| Blacksburg | Montgomery County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.2% (±2.6 points) | 14.0% (±1.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±1.5 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blacksburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blacksburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | — | 14.8 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Merrimac | 2.5 mi | 12.6 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Christiansburg | 6.4 mi | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Plum Creek | 8.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fairlawn | 8.8 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Shawsville | 10 mi | 21.4 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Radford | 11 mi | 18.3 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Riner | 11 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Pembroke | 13 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Merrimac, VA (12.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Christiansburg, VA (18.1 minutes), Fairlawn, VA (21.5 minutes), Shawsville, VA (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riner | 23.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Shawsville | 21.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Plum Creek | 20.8 minutes (±7.4) |
| 4 | Christiansburg | 18.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 5 | Blacksburg | 14.8 minutes (±0.9) |
| 6 | Merrimac | 12.6 minutes (±1.6) |
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 Blacksburg
How long is the average commute in Blacksburg?
Workers who live in Blacksburg, VA take an average of 14.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blacksburg without a car?
6.4% of households in Blacksburg have no vehicle, and 6.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blacksburg?
18.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Blacksburg worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blacksburg town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blacksburg town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blacksburg town, Virginia
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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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