How long is the commute from Cave Spring, VA?
Workers who live in Cave Spring, VA take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
17.8% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Cave Spring get to work
| Means of transportation | Cave Spring | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±3.9 points) | 76.6% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±2.1 points) | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 0.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.8% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Cave Spring, the average commute is not measurably different from Roanoke County (21.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cave Spring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roanoke County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roanoke County, Cave Spring ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 384 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cave Spring
| Vehicles available | Cave Spring | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±2.0 points) | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.6% (±3.4 points) | 29.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±3.7 points) | 37.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±2.8 points) | 28.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Cave Spring, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Roanoke County (4.4%).
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 Cave Spring
| Cave Spring | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.8% (±3.5 points) | 15.4% (±1.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.0 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±2.5 points) | 89.5% (±1.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cave Spring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Roanoke County (89.5%).
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 Cave Spring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Roanoke | 4.5 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 4.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vinton | 7.3 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Boones Mill | 8.3 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Hollins | 8.6 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverdale | 11 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Laymantown | 12 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Daleville | 14 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vinton, VA (25.9 minutes), Boones Mill, VA (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roanoke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinton | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 2 | Hollins | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Cave Spring | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring
How long is the average commute in Cave Spring?
Workers who live in Cave Spring, VA take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cave Spring without a car?
4.2% of households in Cave Spring have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cave Spring?
17.8% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Cave Spring worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave Spring CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave Spring CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cave Spring 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 Cave Spring CDP, Virginia (place:13720, 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.
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