How long is the commute from Short Pump, VA?
Workers who live in Short Pump, VA take an average of 21.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.8 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Short Pump get to work
| Means of transportation | Short Pump | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±3.4 points) | 67.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±1.5 points) | 7.3% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.5 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±3.2 points) | 22.3% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Short Pump, 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 lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Short Pump, 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, Short Pump ranks 9 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 351 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Short Pump
| Vehicles available | Short Pump | Henrico County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±1.6 points) | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.8% (±4.1 points) | 33.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±3.5 points) | 37.3% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±2.0 points) | 23.0% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Short Pump, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Henrico County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Short Pump
| Short Pump | Henrico County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±3.2 points) | 22.3% (±1.0 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.1 points) | 96.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±1.5 points) | 92.6% (±0.7 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Short Pump, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Henrico County (92.6%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Short Pump
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Pump | — | 21.8 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Innsbrook | 2.4 mi | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Wyndham | 2.5 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Tuckahoe | 5.1 mi | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel | 6.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dumbarton | 6.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Allen | 7.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Lakeside | 8.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bon Air | 10 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Innsbrook, VA (18.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wyndham, VA (26.5 minutes), Glen Allen, VA (24.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 10 | Tuckahoe | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 11 | Lakeside | 20.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 12 | Montrose | 19.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Innsbrook | 18.4 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 11 of 13 places in Henrico County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Short Pump 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 Short Pump
How long is the average commute in Short Pump?
Workers who live in Short Pump, VA take an average of 21.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Short Pump without a car?
4.0% of households in Short Pump have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Short Pump?
28.8% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Short Pump worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Pump CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Pump CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Short Pump CDP, 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 last updated on .
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