How long is the commute from McNair, VA?
Workers who live in McNair, VA take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% of workers drive alone to work.
4.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
30.8% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.0%
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in McNair get to work
| Means of transportation | McNair | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.4% (±3.9 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.8% (±3.8 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In McNair, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In McNair, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, McNair ranks 64 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 271 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in McNair
| Vehicles available | McNair | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±2.1 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.5% (±3.8 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.4% (±3.7 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.5% (±2.4 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In McNair, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Fairfax County (4.8%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in McNair
| McNair | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.8% (±3.8 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±1.6 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In McNair, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 McNair
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| McNair | — | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Hutchison | 0.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Floris | 1.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Herndon | 1.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Oak Grove | 2.2 mi | 37.0 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| Sully Square | 2.2 mi | 35.4 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Franklin Farm | 3.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Reston | 3.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 3.7 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Floris, VA (28.9 minutes), Herndon, VA (27.5 minutes), Oak Grove, VA (37.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 66 | Pimmit Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 67 (tie) | Fort Belvoir | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 67 (tie) | George Mason | 23.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 69 | Ravensworth | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 12 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
McNair 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 McNair
How long is the average commute in McNair?
Workers who live in McNair, VA take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in McNair without a car?
8.6% of households in McNair have no vehicle, and 4.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in McNair?
30.8% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in McNair worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — McNair CDP, Virginia
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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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