How long is the commute from Chincoteague, VA?
Workers who live in Chincoteague, VA take an average of 16.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.4% of workers walk to work.
13.4% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.7 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Chincoteague get to work
| Means of transportation | Chincoteague | Accomack County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±8.8 points) | 72.5% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±4.9 points) | 14.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 0.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.4% (±4.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.4% (±7.1 points) | 8.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Chincoteague, the average commute is not measurably different from Accomack County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chincoteague, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Accomack County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Accomack County, Chincoteague ranks 13 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 444 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chincoteague
| Vehicles available | Chincoteague | Accomack County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.1 points) | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.0% (±7.3 points) | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±8.0 points) | 34.0% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±6.7 points) | 28.1% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Chincoteague, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Accomack County (6.1%).
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 Chincoteague
| Chincoteague | Accomack County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.4% (±7.1 points) | 8.1% (±1.7 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.7 points) | 89.2% (±1.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.1% (±4.4 points) | 83.5% (±2.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chincoteague, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Accomack County (83.5%).
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 Chincoteague
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chincoteague | — | 16.7 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Captains Cove | 5.1 mi | 32.2 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Wattsville | 7.8 mi | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pocomoke City | 14 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Hallwood | 14 mi | 21.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Snow Hill | 16 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bloxom | 17 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Parksley | 20 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Saxis | 20 mi | 22.9 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Captains Cove, VA (32.2 minutes), Pocomoke City, MD (24.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Accomack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Parksley | 21.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Hallwood | 21.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Wattsville | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Onancock | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Tangier | 17.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 12 | Wachapreague | 17.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Chincoteague | 16.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 14 | Accomac | 16.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Painter | 16.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Onley | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Accomack County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Chincoteague
How long is the average commute in Chincoteague?
Workers who live in Chincoteague, VA take an average of 16.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chincoteague without a car?
1.6% of households in Chincoteague have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chincoteague?
13.4% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Chincoteague worked from home, and 91.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chincoteague town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chincoteague town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chincoteague town, 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 Chincoteague town, Virginia (place:16512, 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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