How long is the commute from Independent Hill, VA?
Workers who live in Independent Hill, VA take an average of 41.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
23.2% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.2%
- Work from home
- 23.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Independent Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Independent Hill | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.0% (±5.6 points) | 65.7% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±3.2 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.2% (±1.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.2% (±5.2 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Independent Hill, the average commute is higher than in Prince William County (36.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Independent Hill, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.5%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince William County, Independent Hill ranks 2 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 17 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Independent Hill
| Vehicles available | Independent Hill | Prince William County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±1.7 points) | 2.6% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.9% (±3.2 points) | 25.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±5.5 points) | 42.4% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 49.2% (±5.8 points) | 29.7% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Independent Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince William County (2.6%).
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 Independent Hill
| Independent Hill | Prince William County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.2% (±5.2 points) | 19.1% (±0.8 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.0 points) | 98.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.4 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Independent Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince William 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 Independent Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Hill | — | 41.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Dale City | 4.3 mi | 37.4 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Montclair | 5.0 mi | 38.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| County Center | 5.0 mi | 43.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Buckhall | 5.0 mi | 39.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Mills | 6.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Lake Ridge | 7.1 mi | 35.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Dumfries | 7.7 mi | 36.4 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Manassas | 7.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Dale City, VA (37.4 minutes), Potomac Mills, VA (29.8 minutes), Lake Ridge, VA (35.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince William County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | County Center | 43.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Independent Hill | 41.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Cherry Hill | 41.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Leesylvania | 39.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Buckhall | 39.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Triangle | 38.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 | Montclair | 38.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Linton Hall | 38.1 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 8 of 24 places in Prince William County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill
How long is the average commute in Independent Hill?
Workers who live in Independent Hill, VA take an average of 41.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Independent Hill without a car?
2.4% of households in Independent Hill have no vehicle, and 3.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Independent Hill?
23.2% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Independent Hill worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Independent Hill 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 Independent Hill CDP, Virginia (place:39544, 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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