How long is the commute from George Mason, VA?
Workers who live in George Mason, VA take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.0% of workers drive alone to work.
5.6% take public transportation.
17.2% of workers walk to work.
30.0% work from home.
4.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 5.6%
- Work from home
- 30.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.6%
How people in George Mason get to work
| Means of transportation | George Mason | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.0% (±4.2 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.6% (±2.4 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 17.2% (±3.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.0% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In George Mason, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In George Mason, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, George Mason ranks 68 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 307 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in George Mason
| Vehicles available | George Mason | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% (±2.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±6.6 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±7.2 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±4.3 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In George Mason, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in George Mason
| George Mason | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.0% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.8% (±0.3 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In George Mason, 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 George Mason
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason | — | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Kings Park West | 1.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Fairfax | 1.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Long Branch | 1.7 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burke Centre | 2.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Mantua | 2.8 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Braddock | 2.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Fairfax Station | 3.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Wakefield (community) | 3.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kings Park West, VA (32.4 minutes), Fairfax, VA (28.0 minutes), Burke Centre, VA (31.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 62 | Hutchison | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 63 | Reston | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 64 | McNair | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 65 | Idylwood | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 66 | Pimmit Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 67 (tie) | Fort Belvoir | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 67 (tie) | George Mason | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 | Ravensworth | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 8 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
George Mason 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 George Mason
How long is the average commute in George Mason?
Workers who live in George Mason, VA take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in George Mason without a car?
4.6% of households in George Mason have no vehicle, and 5.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in George Mason?
30.0% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in George Mason worked from home, and 99.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — George Mason CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — George Mason CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — George Mason 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 George Mason CDP, Virginia (place:30618, 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 last updated on .
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