How long is the commute from Difficult Run, VA?
Workers who live in Difficult Run, VA take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
37.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 37.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Difficult Run get to work
| Means of transportation | Difficult Run | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.3% (±6.3 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.2% (±6.5 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Difficult Run, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Difficult Run, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Difficult Run ranks 29 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 143 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Difficult Run
| Vehicles available | Difficult Run | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 6.0% (±2.1 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.0% (±4.5 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.0% (±4.4 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Difficult Run, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fairfax 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 Difficult Run
| Difficult Run | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.2% (±6.5 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.8 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.3% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Difficult Run, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fairfax County (96.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Difficult Run
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Difficult Run | — | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Oakton | 2.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Farm | 2.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Navy | 2.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 2.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Reston | 3.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Greenbriar | 3.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Floris | 3.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wolf Trap | 4.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Franklin Farm, VA (27.0 minutes), Fair Oaks, VA (27.1 minutes), Reston, VA (26.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Laurel Hill | 31.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 24 | Lorton | 30.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 25 (tie) | Kingstowne | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 25 (tie) | North Springfield | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Wolf Trap | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 28 | Fairfax Station | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Difficult Run | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Lake Barcroft | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Newington | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Greenbriar | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 33 (tie) | Burke | 29.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Oakton | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Mason Neck | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Difficult Run 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 Difficult Run
How long is the average commute in Difficult Run?
Workers who live in Difficult Run, VA take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Difficult Run without a car?
0.0% of households in Difficult Run have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Difficult Run?
37.2% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Difficult Run worked from home, and 99.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Difficult Run CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Difficult Run CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Difficult Run 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 Difficult Run CDP, Virginia (place:22472, 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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