How long is the commute from Bon Air, VA?
Workers who live in Bon Air, VA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
19.7% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 19.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Bon Air get to work
| Means of transportation | Bon Air | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±6.3 points) | 71.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.0% (±5.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.7% (±4.8 points) | 19.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Bon Air, the average commute is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (26.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bon Air, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chesterfield County, Bon Air ranks 8 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 274 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bon Air
| Vehicles available | Bon Air | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±3.9 points) | 25.7% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±4.6 points) | 40.6% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±3.9 points) | 30.2% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Bon Air, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (3.4%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bon Air
| Bon Air | Chesterfield County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.7% (±4.8 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.1 points) | 97.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.3 points) | 95.3% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bon Air, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chesterfield County (95.3%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bon Air
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Air | — | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Manchester | 2.4 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rockwood | 3.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Midlothian | 4.9 mi | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tuckahoe | 5.0 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 5.3 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brandermill | 7.2 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dumbarton | 7.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Meadowbrook | 8.0 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chesterfield County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Chester | 27.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Enon | 26.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Brandermill | 25.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 5 | Meadowbrook | 25.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Woodlake | 25.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Bensley | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 (tie) | Bon Air | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Midlothian | 24.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Rockwood | 23.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Bellwood | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Manchester | 21.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Ettrick | 20.7 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Chesterfield County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bon Air 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 Bon Air
How long is the average commute in Bon Air?
Workers who live in Bon Air, VA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bon Air without a car?
3.5% of households in Bon Air have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bon Air?
19.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Bon Air worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bon Air CDP, Virginia
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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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