How long is the commute from Orange, VA?
Workers who live in Orange, VA take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Orange get to work
| Means of transportation | Orange | Orange County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±9.1 points) | 73.8% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±6.9 points) | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.1 points) | 1.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.1 points) | 0.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±6.9 points) | 14.0% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Orange, the average commute is lower than in Orange County (37.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orange, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Orange ranks 3 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 388 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orange
| Vehicles available | Orange | Orange County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±5.6 points) | 4.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±10.0 points) | 25.6% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±9.3 points) | 36.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±8.1 points) | 33.9% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Orange, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (4.3%).
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 Orange
| Orange | Orange County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±6.9 points) | 14.0% (±2.4 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±5.1 points) | 94.7% (±1.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±5.2 points) | 93.1% (±1.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orange, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (93.1%).
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 Orange
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Gordonsville | 8.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Madison | 12 mi | 32.8 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Brightwood | 12 mi | 33.0 minutes (±9.9) | Higher |
| Ruckersville | 14 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Culpeper | 17 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Louisa | 17 mi | 29.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Piney Mountain | 17 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 18 mi | 43.9 minutes (±15.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gordonsville, VA (29.0 minutes), Madison, VA (32.8 minutes), Brightwood, VA (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake of the Woods | 44.5 minutes (±6.2) |
| 2 | Gordonsville | 29.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Orange | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) |
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 Orange
How long is the average commute in Orange?
Workers who live in Orange, VA take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orange without a car?
8.2% of households in Orange have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orange?
11.1% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Orange worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orange 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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