How long is the commute from Blairs, VA?
Workers who live in Blairs, VA take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Blairs get to work
| Means of transportation | Blairs | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.5% (±18.1 points) | 83.8% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 30.2% (±17.4 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±10.8 points) | 5.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Blairs, the average commute is not measurably different from Pittsylvania County (27.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Blairs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Pittsylvania County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Pittsylvania County, Blairs ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 199 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Blairs
| Vehicles available | Blairs | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±9.0 points) | 5.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±16.3 points) | 25.1% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.1% (±13.0 points) | 33.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.6% (±16.3 points) | 36.4% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Blairs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Pittsylvania County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Blairs
| Blairs | Pittsylvania County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±10.8 points) | 5.7% (±1.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±6.2 points) | 86.9% (±1.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±10.8 points) | 78.0% (±1.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Blairs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Pittsylvania County (78.0%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Blairs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blairs | — | 27.7 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Mount Hermon | 3.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham | 7.9 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Danville | 8.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Milton | 15 mi | 27.1 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gretna | 17 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Yanceyville | 20 mi | 25.2 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Road | 22 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Chatmoss | 24 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chatham, VA (17.7 minutes), Danville, VA (20.3 minutes), Mountain Road, VA (19.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Pittsylvania County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hurt | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Blairs | 27.7 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Mount Hermon | 22.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Gretna | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 5 | Chatham | 17.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Blairs 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 Blairs
How long is the average commute in Blairs?
Workers who live in Blairs, VA take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Blairs without a car?
4.9% of households in Blairs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Blairs?
9.3% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Blairs worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairs CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairs CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blairs CDP, Virginia
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 Blairs CDP, Virginia (place:07944, in state:51).
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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