How long is the commute from Halifax, VA?
Workers who live in Halifax, VA take an average of 18.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.4 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Halifax get to work
| Means of transportation | Halifax | Halifax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±19.5 points) | 78.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±7.5 points) | 11.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±20.6 points) | 6.8% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Halifax, the average commute is lower than in Halifax County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Halifax, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Halifax County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Halifax County, Halifax ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 414 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Halifax
| Vehicles available | Halifax | Halifax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±6.9 points) | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% (±7.6 points) | 28.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.9% (±7.2 points) | 29.5% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 37.6% (±10.4 points) | 34.1% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Halifax, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Halifax County (7.5%).
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 Halifax
| Halifax | Halifax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±20.6 points) | 6.8% (±1.9 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.4% (±8.2 points) | 82.0% (±2.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±8.0 points) | 71.2% (±3.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Halifax, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Halifax County (71.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Halifax
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | — | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Mountain Road | 3.4 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Boston | 3.5 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 6.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsburg | 7.6 mi | 36.9 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Virgilina | 17 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Brookneal | 20 mi | 24.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 22 mi | 27.1 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 22 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scottsburg, VA (36.9 minutes), Virgilina, VA (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Halifax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsburg | 36.9 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Virgilina | 34.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Riverdale | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Mountain Road | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Halifax | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | South Boston | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Halifax
How long is the average commute in Halifax?
Workers who live in Halifax, VA take an average of 18.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Halifax without a car?
11.6% of households in Halifax have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Halifax?
20.1% (±20.6 points) of workers who live in Halifax worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halifax town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halifax town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halifax town, 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 Halifax town, Virginia (place:34064, in state:51).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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.
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