How long is the commute from Narrows, VA?
Workers who live in Narrows, VA take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Narrows get to work
| Means of transportation | Narrows | Giles County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±11.4 points) | 82.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.4% (±7.5 points) | 10.9% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±5.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 2.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Narrows, the average commute is not measurably different from Giles County (28.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Narrows, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Giles County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Giles County, Narrows ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 197 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Narrows
| Vehicles available | Narrows | Giles County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.5 points) | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±10.3 points) | 23.2% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±7.7 points) | 39.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.8% (±8.6 points) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Narrows, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Giles County (7.1%).
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 Narrows
| Narrows | Giles County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±4.2 points) | 88.3% (±3.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.2% (±4.7 points) | 83.1% (±3.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Narrows, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Giles County (83.1%).
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 Narrows
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrows | — | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Rich Creek | 3.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Lyn | 4.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pearisburg | 4.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Peterstown | 4.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oakvale | 9.0 mi | 33.6 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 9.5 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Athens | 13 mi | 17.6 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Princeton | 16 mi | 17.4 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Pembroke, VA (20.6 minutes), Athens, WV (17.6 minutes), Princeton, WV (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Giles County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rich Creek | 28.3 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Narrows | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 (tie) | Glen Lyn | 25.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 (tie) | Pearisburg | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Pembroke | 20.6 minutes (±4.0) |
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 Narrows
How long is the average commute in Narrows?
Workers who live in Narrows, VA take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Narrows without a car?
2.8% of households in Narrows have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Narrows?
6.0% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Narrows worked from home, and 90.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Narrows town, Virginia
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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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