How long is the commute from Rural Retreat, VA?
Workers who live in Rural Retreat, VA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Rural Retreat get to work
| Means of transportation | Rural Retreat | Wythe County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±6.7 points) | 81.0% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.8% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±4.4 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Rural Retreat, the average commute is not measurably different from Wythe County (24.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rural Retreat, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wythe County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 239 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rural Retreat
| Vehicles available | Rural Retreat | Wythe County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.8 points) | 8.2% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±8.8 points) | 27.8% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±7.9 points) | 33.7% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±8.1 points) | 30.3% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Rural Retreat, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wythe County (8.2%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rural Retreat
| Rural Retreat | Wythe County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±4.2 points) | 91.2% (±1.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±6.4 points) | 82.9% (±2.9 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rural Retreat, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wythe County (82.9%).
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 Rural Retreat
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rural Retreat | — | 26.1 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Wytheville | 11 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Marion | 14 mi | 16.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Troutdale | 17 mi | 38.5 minutes (±12.8) | Not measurably different |
| Adwolf | 19 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Tazewell | 20 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Independence | 20 mi | 19.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Fries | 21 mi | 23.2 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bluefield | 23 mi | 28.9 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wytheville, VA (17.6 minutes), Marion, VA (16.9 minutes), Adwolf, VA (18.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
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 Rural Retreat
How long is the average commute in Rural Retreat?
Workers who live in Rural Retreat, VA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rural Retreat without a car?
4.1% of households in Rural Retreat have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rural Retreat?
7.5% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Rural Retreat worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Retreat town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Retreat town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rural Retreat 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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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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