How long is the commute from Charlottesville, VA?
Workers who live in Charlottesville, VA take an average of 17.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
11.3% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.0 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Charlottesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Charlottesville | Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.1% (±3.1 points) | 53.1% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 4.4% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.3% (±1.5 points) | 11.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±2.3 points) | 21.4% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Charlottesville, the average commute is not measurably different from Charlottesville city (17.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charlottesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Charlottesville city (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 440 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charlottesville
| Vehicles available | Charlottesville | Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±2.0 points) | 11.0% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±2.8 points) | 41.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% (±2.4 points) | 34.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±1.9 points) | 13.4% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Charlottesville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Charlottesville city (11.0%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Charlottesville
| Charlottesville | Charlottesville city | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±2.3 points) | 21.4% (±2.3 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±1.8 points) | 90.4% (±1.8 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Charlottesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Charlottesville city (90.4%).
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 Charlottesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | — | 17.0 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| University of Virginia | 1.9 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pantops | 2.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rio | 3.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hollymead | 6.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Rivanna | 6.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Earlysville | 8.1 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Piney Mountain | 9.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Crozet | 12 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hollymead, VA (23.8 minutes), Rivanna, VA (23.3 minutes), Piney Mountain, VA (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Charlottesville
How long is the average commute in Charlottesville?
Workers who live in Charlottesville, VA take an average of 17.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charlottesville without a car?
11.0% of households in Charlottesville have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charlottesville?
21.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Charlottesville worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlottesville city, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlottesville city, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlottesville city, 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 Charlottesville city, Virginia (place:14968, 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 last updated on .
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