How long is the commute from Oakton, VA?
Workers who live in Oakton, VA take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.0% of workers drive alone to work.
7.8% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
34.1% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.8%
- Work from home
- 34.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Oakton get to work
| Means of transportation | Oakton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.0% (±3.4 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±1.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.1% (±3.0 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Oakton, the average commute is not measurably different from Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oakton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Oakton ranks 34 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 157 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oakton
| Vehicles available | Oakton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±3.0 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±3.3 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±2.1 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Oakton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Fairfax County (4.8%).
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 Oakton
| Oakton | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.1% (±3.0 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Oakton, 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 Oakton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakton | — | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Vienna | 2.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Fairfax | 2.5 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Difficult Run | 2.6 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Oaks | 3.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wolf Trap | 3.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua | 3.5 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Merrifield | 3.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dunn Loring | 3.9 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Vienna, VA (26.3 minutes), Fair Oaks, VA (27.1 minutes), Dunn Loring, VA (26.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Fairfax Station | 30.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Difficult Run | 30.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 30 | Lake Barcroft | 29.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Newington | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 32 | Greenbriar | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) |
| 33 (tie) | Burke | 29.4 minutes (±1.0) |
| 33 (tie) | Oakton | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 35 | Mason Neck | 29.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 | Springfield | 29.1 minutes (±1.5) |
| 37 (tie) | Braddock | 29.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 37 (tie) | Fair Lakes | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Floris | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Woodburn | 28.9 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Oakton 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 Oakton
How long is the average commute in Oakton?
Workers who live in Oakton, VA take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oakton without a car?
3.0% of households in Oakton have no vehicle, and 7.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oakton?
34.1% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Oakton worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakton CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakton 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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