How long is the commute from Long Branch, VA?
Workers who live in Long Branch, VA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
31.0% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 31.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Long Branch get to work
| Means of transportation | Long Branch | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.8% (±5.9 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±4.9 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.0% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Long Branch, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Long Branch, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Long Branch ranks 59 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 228 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Long Branch
| Vehicles available | Long Branch | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±3.1 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.4% (±4.8 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.8% (±7.2 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±7.0 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Long Branch, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Long Branch
| Long Branch | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.0% (±5.3 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±2.9 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.1% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Long Branch, 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 Long Branch
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch | — | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Wakefield (community) | 1.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua | 1.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| George Mason | 1.7 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park West | 1.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Fairfax | 2.2 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park | 2.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Woodburn | 2.7 mi | 28.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ravensworth | 3.2 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kings Park West, VA (32.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 (tie) | Herndon | 27.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 54 | Navy | 27.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 55 | Annandale | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 56 | Fair Oaks | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 57 | Franklin Farm | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 58 | Tysons | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 59 | Long Branch | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 60 | Dunn Loring | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 61 | Vienna | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 62 | Hutchison | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 63 | Reston | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 64 | McNair | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 65 | Idylwood | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Long Branch 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 Long Branch
How long is the average commute in Long Branch?
Workers who live in Long Branch, VA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Long Branch without a car?
3.1% of households in Long Branch have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Long Branch?
31.0% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Long Branch worked from home, and 99.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Long Branch 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 Long Branch CDP, Virginia (place:46760, 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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