How long is the commute from Groveton, VA?
Workers who live in Groveton, VA take an average of 32.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.9% of workers drive alone to work.
7.5% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
24.9% work from home.
9.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.8 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 7.5%
- Work from home
- 24.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.2%
How people in Groveton get to work
| Means of transportation | Groveton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.9% (±4.8 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% (±3.5 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.5% (±2.7 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.9% (±4.6 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Groveton, 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 Groveton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Groveton ranks 11 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Groveton
| Vehicles available | Groveton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.2% (±4.9 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.7% (±6.0 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% (±5.6 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±2.9 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Groveton, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Groveton
| Groveton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.9% (±4.6 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±5.1 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.9% (±5.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Groveton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Fairfax County (96.4%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Groveton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton | — | 32.8 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Woodlawn (Fairfax County) | 1.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hayfield | 1.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Hybla Valley | 1.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kingstowne | 2.2 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Vernon | 2.5 mi | 31.1 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 2.6 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Hunt | 2.9 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Franconia | 3.0 mi | 31.1 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hayfield, VA (28.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Groveton 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 Groveton
How long is the average commute in Groveton?
Workers who live in Groveton, VA take an average of 32.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Groveton without a car?
9.2% of households in Groveton have no vehicle, and 7.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Groveton?
24.9% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Groveton worked from home, and 84.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Groveton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Groveton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Groveton 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 Groveton CDP, Virginia (place:33584, in state:51).
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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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