How long is the commute from Dayton, VA?
Workers who live in Dayton, VA take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Dayton get to work
| Means of transportation | Dayton | Rockingham County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±5.3 points) | 77.7% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.2 points) | 10.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.5 points) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±3.5 points) | 9.2% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Dayton, the average commute is lower than in Rockingham County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dayton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockingham County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockingham County, Dayton ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 452 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dayton
| Vehicles available | Dayton | Rockingham County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.3% (±10.4 points) | 22.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±9.7 points) | 35.7% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±8.6 points) | 36.6% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Dayton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Rockingham County (4.8%).
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 Dayton
| Dayton | Rockingham County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±3.5 points) | 9.2% (±1.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.2 points) | 92.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.1% (±3.7 points) | 86.8% (±1.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dayton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rockingham County (86.8%).
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 Dayton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Belmont Estates | 2.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±18.7) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgewater | 2.4 mi | 15.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Harrisonburg | 3.9 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Crawford | 3.9 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Massanetta Springs | 6.1 mi | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Weyers Cave | 9.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Massanutten | 12 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| McGaheysville | 12 mi | 25.4 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Crawford, VA (20.4 minutes), Weyers Cave, VA (21.2 minutes), Massanutten, VA (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | McGaheysville | 25.4 minutes (±7.7) |
| 5 | Massanutten | 25.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Grottoes | 23.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Broadway | 23.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Mount Crawford | 20.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 9 | Massanetta Springs | 17.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Dayton | 15.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 11 | Bridgewater | 15.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Rockingham 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 Dayton
How long is the average commute in Dayton?
Workers who live in Dayton, VA take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dayton without a car?
1.9% of households in Dayton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dayton?
7.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Dayton worked from home, and 94.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dayton 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 Dayton town, Virginia (place:21648, 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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