How long is the commute from Harriston, VA?
Workers who live in Harriston, VA take an average of 37.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.0 minutes (±13.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Harriston get to work
| Means of transportation | Harriston | Augusta County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±11.5 points) | 82.5% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±12.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.4% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±8.6 points) | 7.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Harriston, the average commute is not measurably different from Augusta County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harriston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Augusta County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Augusta County, Harriston ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harriston
| Vehicles available | Harriston | Augusta County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±5.6 points) | 4.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% (±18.9 points) | 22.1% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% (±19.3 points) | 34.6% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.5% (±19.9 points) | 39.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Harriston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Augusta County (4.3%).
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 Harriston
| Harriston | Augusta County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±8.6 points) | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±9.1 points) | 93.0% (±1.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±13.8 points) | 86.0% (±1.8 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harriston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Augusta County (86.0%).
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 Harriston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriston | — | 37.0 minutes (±13.5) | — |
| Crimora | 3.4 mi | 23.4 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grottoes | 4.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Weyers Cave | 6.9 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Dooms | 7.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±10.9) | Not measurably different |
| Verona | 10 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Waynesboro | 11 mi | 21.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Fishersville | 11 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Crozet | 12 mi | 27.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Weyers Cave, VA (21.2 minutes), Verona, VA (17.3 minutes), Waynesboro, VA (21.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Augusta County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harriston | 37.0 minutes (±13.5) |
| 2 | Craigsville | 32.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Dooms | 29.9 minutes (±10.9) |
| 4 | Greenville | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 5 | Fishersville | 23.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Crimora | 23.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Jolivue | 21.5 minutes (±7.4) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Augusta County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Harriston 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 Harriston
How long is the average commute in Harriston?
Workers who live in Harriston, VA take an average of 37.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harriston without a car?
3.6% of households in Harriston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harriston?
11.7% (±8.6 points) of workers who live in Harriston worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harriston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harriston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harriston 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 Harriston CDP, Virginia (place:35640, 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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