How long is the commute from Mechanicsville, VA?
Workers who live in Mechanicsville, VA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
18.1% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Mechanicsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Mechanicsville | Hanover County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±2.9 points) | 72.8% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±1.1 points) | 5.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.2 points) | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.1% (±2.5 points) | 19.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Mechanicsville, the average commute is lower than in Hanover County (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mechanicsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hanover County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 298 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mechanicsville
| Vehicles available | Mechanicsville | Hanover County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±1.6 points) | 3.0% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.9% (±3.3 points) | 21.2% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% (±3.3 points) | 37.7% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±3.0 points) | 38.1% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Mechanicsville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hanover County (3.0%).
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 Mechanicsville
| Mechanicsville | Hanover County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.1% (±2.5 points) | 19.1% (±1.3 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±2.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.2% (±2.2 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Mechanicsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hanover County (92.3%).
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 Mechanicsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville | — | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| East Highland Park | 4.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 4.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Springs | 5.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lakeside | 6.8 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Glen Allen | 7.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 7.6 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Laurel | 8.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sandston | 8.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lakeside, VA (20.0 minutes), Montrose, VA (19.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville
How long is the average commute in Mechanicsville?
Workers who live in Mechanicsville, VA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mechanicsville without a car?
4.1% of households in Mechanicsville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mechanicsville?
18.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Mechanicsville worked from home, and 91.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsville CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsville CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mechanicsville 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 Mechanicsville CDP, Virginia (place:50856, 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 last updated on .
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