How long is the commute from North Shore, VA?
Workers who live in North Shore, VA take an average of 31.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
29.3% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in North Shore get to work
| Means of transportation | North Shore | Franklin County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.3% (±9.7 points) | 77.5% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±3.2 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.3% (±9.8 points) | 12.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In North Shore, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (30.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Shore, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, North Shore ranks 3 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 124 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Shore
| Vehicles available | North Shore | Franklin County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±7.3 points) | 24.8% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.9% (±7.6 points) | 36.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±5.8 points) | 34.4% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In North Shore, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Franklin County (4.5%).
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 North Shore
| North Shore | Franklin County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.3% (±9.8 points) | 12.5% (±1.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.8 points) | 89.7% (±1.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±2.9 points) | 83.4% (±2.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In North Shore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (83.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Shore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore | — | 31.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Westlake Corner | 3.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Union Hall | 4.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Penhook | 6.3 mi | 41.3 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Mount | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boones Mill | 17 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gretna | 18 mi | 20.7 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Vinton | 19 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Hurt | 19 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gretna, VA (20.7 minutes), Vinton, VA (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penhook | 41.3 minutes (±12.3) |
| 2 | Union Hall | 32.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 3 | North Shore | 31.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 | Boones Mill | 27.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Rocky Mount | 26.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 6 | Ferrum | 23.5 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Westlake Corner | 23.1 minutes (±9.3) |
North Shore 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 North Shore
How long is the average commute in North Shore?
Workers who live in North Shore, VA take an average of 31.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Shore without a car?
1.7% of households in North Shore have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Shore?
29.3% (±9.8 points) of workers who live in North Shore worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Shore CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Shore CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Shore 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 North Shore CDP, Virginia (place:57531, 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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