How long is the commute from Dumfries, VA?
Workers who live in Dumfries, VA take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.4 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Dumfries get to work
| Means of transportation | Dumfries | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±8.7 points) | 65.7% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±5.4 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Dumfries, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince William County (36.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dumfries, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince William County, Dumfries ranks 10 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dumfries
| Vehicles available | Dumfries | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±3.2 points) | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% (±9.0 points) | 25.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.6% (±10.2 points) | 42.4% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.8% (±9.5 points) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Dumfries, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.6%).
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 Dumfries
| Dumfries | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±5.2 points) | 98.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±2.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dumfries, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Prince William 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 Dumfries
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | — | 36.4 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Triangle | 1.4 mi | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Hill | 2.0 mi | 41.4 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Quantico Base | 3.1 mi | 11.5 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Montclair | 3.4 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Leesylvania | 3.5 mi | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Quantico | 3.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±6.2) | Lower |
| Boswell's Corner | 5.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±11.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dale City | 5.8 mi | 37.4 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Quantico Base, VA (11.5 minutes), Quantico, VA (28.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cherry Hill, VA (41.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Leesylvania | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Buckhall | 39.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Triangle | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Montclair | 38.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Linton Hall | 38.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Dale City | 37.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 | Dumfries | 36.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Lake Ridge | 35.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 12 | Occoquan | 35.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 13 | Woodbridge | 35.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 14 | Sudley | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Gainesville | 34.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Yorkshire | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Prince William 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 Dumfries
How long is the average commute in Dumfries?
Workers who live in Dumfries, VA take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dumfries without a car?
2.8% of households in Dumfries have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dumfries?
12.7% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Dumfries worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumfries town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumfries town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dumfries town, Virginia
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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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