How long is the commute from Glade Spring, VA?
Workers who live in Glade Spring, VA take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
3.2% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Glade Spring get to work
| Means of transportation | Glade Spring | Washington County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.5% (±7.4 points) | 82.1% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±6.8 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Glade Spring, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (24.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glade Spring, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Glade Spring ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glade Spring
| Vehicles available | Glade Spring | Washington County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.6 points) | 4.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.1% (±8.0 points) | 29.5% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% (±8.4 points) | 36.0% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.5% (±8.5 points) | 30.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Glade Spring, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.6%).
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 Glade Spring
| Glade Spring | Washington County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.2% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% (±1.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±6.1 points) | 90.5% (±1.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±7.5 points) | 83.8% (±2.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glade Spring, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (83.8%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glade Spring
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Spring | — | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Emory | 3.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chilhowie | 5.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Saltville | 6.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Adwolf | 9.9 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Damascus | 11 mi | 20.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Abingdon | 12 mi | 16.0 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Marion | 15 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lebanon | 19 mi | 25.1 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Abingdon, VA (16.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emory | 33.0 minutes (±18.3) |
| 2 | Glade Spring | 20.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Damascus | 20.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Abingdon | 16.0 minutes (±1.8) |
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 Glade Spring
How long is the average commute in Glade Spring?
Workers who live in Glade Spring, VA take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glade Spring without a car?
3.5% of households in Glade Spring have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glade Spring?
3.2% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Glade Spring worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glade Spring town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glade Spring town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glade Spring 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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