How long is the commute from East Lexington, VA?
Workers who live in East Lexington, VA take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in East Lexington get to work
| Means of transportation | East Lexington | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±18.4 points) | 77.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±8.5 points) | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±19.4 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In East Lexington, the average commute is lower than in Rockbridge County (26.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Lexington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Rockbridge County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Rockbridge County, East Lexington ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 425 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Lexington
| Vehicles available | East Lexington | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±21.2 points) | 24.8% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.7% (±15.4 points) | 32.7% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.3% (±21.3 points) | 38.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In East Lexington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Rockbridge County (3.8%).
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 East Lexington
| East Lexington | Rockbridge County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±19.4 points) | 10.3% (±2.8 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.8 points) | 90.9% (±2.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±3.1 points) | 84.0% (±3.3 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Lexington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Rockbridge County (84.0%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Lexington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lexington | — | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Lexington | 2.0 mi | 12.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Buena Vista | 5.9 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 12 mi | 34.6 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Goshen | 14 mi | 32.9 minutes (±8.4) | Higher |
| Craigsville | 20 mi | 32.8 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Greenville | 20 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Iron Gate | 20 mi | 25.9 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Clifton Forge | 22 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glasgow, VA (34.6 minutes), Goshen, VA (32.9 minutes), Craigsville, VA (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Rockbridge County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glasgow | 34.6 minutes (±9.6) |
| 2 | Goshen | 32.9 minutes (±8.4) |
| 3 | East Lexington | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) |
East Lexington 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 East Lexington
How long is the average commute in East Lexington?
Workers who live in East Lexington, VA take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Lexington without a car?
1.6% of households in East Lexington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Lexington?
17.6% (±19.4 points) of workers who live in East Lexington worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lexington CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lexington CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Lexington 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 East Lexington CDP, Virginia (place:24544, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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