How long is the commute from Glen Allen, VA?
Workers who live in Glen Allen, VA take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
24.5% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Glen Allen get to work
| Means of transportation | Glen Allen | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.0% (±4.8 points) | 67.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.5% (±4.7 points) | 22.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Glen Allen, the average commute is not measurably different from Henrico County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Glen Allen, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Henrico County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henrico County, Glen Allen ranks 2 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 277 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Glen Allen
| Vehicles available | Glen Allen | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.8 points) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% (±4.8 points) | 33.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% (±4.1 points) | 37.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±3.8 points) | 23.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Glen Allen, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henrico County (5.8%).
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 Glen Allen
| Glen Allen | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.5% (±4.7 points) | 22.3% (±1.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.4 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.7 points) | 92.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Glen Allen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henrico County (92.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (91.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Glen Allen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Allen | — | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Laurel | 2.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 3.7 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Dumbarton | 4.0 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 4.1 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Innsbrook | 5.1 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Ashland | 6.6 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wyndham | 7.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Short Pump | 7.4 mi | 21.8 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeside, VA (20.0 minutes), Innsbrook, VA (18.4 minutes), Short Pump, VA (21.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henrico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyndham | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Glen Allen | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Sandston | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Laurel | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | East Highland Park | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Highland Springs | 23.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Dumbarton | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Chamberlayne | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 8 of 13 places in Henrico County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen
How long is the average commute in Glen Allen?
Workers who live in Glen Allen, VA take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Glen Allen without a car?
5.0% of households in Glen Allen have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Glen Allen?
24.5% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Glen Allen worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Allen 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 Glen Allen CDP, Virginia (place:31200, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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