How long is the commute from Onancock, VA?
Workers who live in Onancock, VA take an average of 18.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes (±4.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Onancock get to work
| Means of transportation | Onancock | Accomack County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.9% (±11.6 points) | 72.5% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% (±10.3 points) | 14.6% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.6% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±9.3 points) | 8.1% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Onancock, the average commute is not measurably different from Accomack County (20.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Onancock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Accomack County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Accomack County, Onancock ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 422 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Onancock
| Vehicles available | Onancock | Accomack County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±5.6 points) | 6.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±10.5 points) | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±8.2 points) | 34.0% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±6.7 points) | 28.1% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Onancock, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Accomack County (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Onancock
| Onancock | Accomack County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±9.3 points) | 8.1% (±1.7 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±10.9 points) | 89.2% (±1.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.6% (±10.6 points) | 83.5% (±2.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Onancock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Accomack County (83.5%).
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 Onancock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onancock | — | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) | — |
| Onley | 1.9 mi | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Accomac | 4.2 mi | 16.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Melfa | 4.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Keller | 6.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±15.4) | Not measurably different |
| Parksley | 7.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wachapreague | 7.8 mi | 17.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Painter | 8.9 mi | 16.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bloxom | 11 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Accomack County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Belle Haven | 24.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Saxis | 22.9 minutes (±10.4) |
| 6 | Bloxom | 21.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Parksley | 21.3 minutes (±4.3) |
| 8 | Hallwood | 21.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 9 | Wattsville | 19.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 | Onancock | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Tangier | 17.7 minutes (±12.3) |
| 12 | Wachapreague | 17.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Chincoteague | 16.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 14 | Accomac | 16.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 15 | Painter | 16.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Onley | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Accomack County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Onancock
How long is the average commute in Onancock?
Workers who live in Onancock, VA take an average of 18.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Onancock without a car?
10.3% of households in Onancock have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Onancock?
19.3% (±9.3 points) of workers who live in Onancock worked from home, and 82.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onancock town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onancock town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Onancock town, 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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