How long is the commute from Franconia, VA?
Workers who live in Franconia, VA take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.3% of workers drive alone to work.
5.7% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
39.7% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.7%
- Work from home
- 39.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Franconia get to work
| Means of transportation | Franconia | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.3% (±4.4 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Franconia, the average commute is higher than in 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 Franconia, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Franconia ranks 20 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 122 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Franconia
| Vehicles available | Franconia | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±4.1 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±4.4 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.1% (±4.2 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Franconia, 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 Franconia
| Franconia | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.7% (±3.7 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.6 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.9% (±0.8 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Franconia, 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 Franconia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franconia | — | 31.1 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Kingstowne | 0.8 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 1.7 mi | 29.1 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hayfield | 1.7 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 3.0 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Groveton | 3.0 mi | 32.8 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Newington | 3.2 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnia | 3.3 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| North Springfield | 3.3 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lincolnia, VA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 (tie) | Huntington | 32.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 (tie) | Kings Park | 32.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 14 (tie) | West Springfield | 32.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 17 | Burke Centre | 31.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Hybla Valley | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Fort Hunt | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Franconia | 31.1 minutes (±1.8) |
| 20 (tie) | Mount Vernon | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Crosspointe | 31.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Franconia 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 Franconia
How long is the average commute in Franconia?
Workers who live in Franconia, VA take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Franconia without a car?
1.7% of households in Franconia have no vehicle, and 5.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Franconia?
39.7% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Franconia worked from home, and 98.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Franconia CDP, 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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