How long is the commute from Pearisburg, VA?
Workers who live in Pearisburg, VA take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
88.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.8% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Pearisburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Pearisburg | Giles County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 88.5% (±8.2 points) | 82.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.2% (±7.2 points) | 10.9% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.5 points) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | 2.5% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Pearisburg, 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 Pearisburg, 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, Pearisburg ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pearisburg
| Vehicles available | Pearisburg | Giles County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±5.6 points) | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% (±11.1 points) | 23.2% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±9.6 points) | 39.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.3% (±10.5 points) | 30.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Pearisburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Giles County (7.1%).
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 Pearisburg
| Pearisburg | Giles County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.8% (±3.0 points) | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.2% (±9.7 points) | 88.3% (±3.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.2% (±10.2 points) | 83.1% (±3.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pearisburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Pearisburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearisburg | — | 25.7 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Narrows | 4.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pembroke | 5.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Peterstown | 6.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rich Creek | 6.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Lyn | 7.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Oakvale | 13 mi | 33.6 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dublin | 16 mi | 19.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Fairlawn | 16 mi | 21.5 minutes (±2.3) | 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 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 Pearisburg
How long is the average commute in Pearisburg?
Workers who live in Pearisburg, VA take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pearisburg without a car?
5.1% of households in Pearisburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pearisburg?
1.8% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Pearisburg worked from home, and 82.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearisburg town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearisburg town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pearisburg town, 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 Pearisburg town, Virginia (place:61208, 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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