How long is the commute from Sandston, VA?
Workers who live in Sandston, VA take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Sandston get to work
| Means of transportation | Sandston | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.9% (±5.3 points) | 67.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.8% (±4.8 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±4.8 points) | 22.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Sandston, the average commute is not measurably different from Henrico County (22.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sandston, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Henrico County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henrico County, Sandston ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 282 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sandston
| Vehicles available | Sandston | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±5.4 points) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±6.2 points) | 33.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.6% (±6.2 points) | 37.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±6.2 points) | 23.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Sandston, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Henrico County (5.8%).
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 Sandston
| Sandston | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±4.8 points) | 22.3% (±1.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.7 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±6.9 points) | 92.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sandston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Henrico County (92.6%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sandston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandston | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Highland Springs | 2.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Montrose | 3.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| East Highland Park | 6.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanicsville | 8.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bensley | 8.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 9.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Bellwood | 10 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chamberlayne | 10 mi | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Montrose, VA (19.2 minutes), Richmond, VA (21.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henrico County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyndham | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Glen Allen | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 3 | Sandston | 24.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Laurel | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | East Highland Park | 23.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Highland Springs | 23.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Dumbarton | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | Chamberlayne | 22.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 9 | Short Pump | 21.8 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Henrico County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Sandston 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 Sandston
How long is the average commute in Sandston?
Workers who live in Sandston, VA take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sandston without a car?
11.5% of households in Sandston have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sandston?
12.1% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Sandston worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandston CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sandston CDP, 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 Sandston CDP, Virginia (place:70256, 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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