How long is the commute from Great Falls, VA?
Workers who live in Great Falls, VA take an average of 33.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
44.2% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.5 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 44.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Great Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Great Falls | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.8% (±4.0 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±1.3 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 44.2% (±4.1 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Great Falls, 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 Great Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Great Falls ranks 8 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Great Falls
| Vehicles available | Great Falls | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±0.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.8% (±2.6 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±3.8 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.5% (±4.2 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Great Falls, 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 Great Falls
| Great Falls | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 44.2% (±4.1 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 | 98.8% (±0.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Great Falls, 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 Great Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | — | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Great Falls Crossing | 2.5 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Sugarland Run | 3.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Lowes Island | 3.8 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dranesville | 3.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Travilah | 4.3 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Reston | 4.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Cascades | 5.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Wolf Trap | 5.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sugarland Run, VA (28.0 minutes), Dranesville, VA (28.6 minutes), Travilah, MD (29.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sully Square | 35.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 | Great Falls Crossing | 34.3 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Seven Corners | 34.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | Bull Run (Fairfax County) | 33.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 6 | Belle Haven (community) | 33.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Newington Forest | 33.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Great Falls | 33.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Rose Hill | 33.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 10 | South Run | 32.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Groveton | 32.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 (tie) | Kings Park West | 32.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | 32.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Huntington | 32.2 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Great Falls 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 Great Falls
How long is the average commute in Great Falls?
Workers who live in Great Falls, VA take an average of 33.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Great Falls without a car?
1.7% of households in Great Falls have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Great Falls?
44.2% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Great Falls worked from home, and 98.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Great Falls 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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