How long is the commute from South Boston, VA?
Workers who live in South Boston, VA take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.4% work from home.
10.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.6%
How people in South Boston get to work
| Means of transportation | South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.4% (±4.8 points) | 78.3% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±4.3 points) | 11.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.1 points) | 0.2% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 2.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In South Boston, the average commute is lower than in Halifax County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Boston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Halifax County (0.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Halifax County, South Boston ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 451 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Boston
| Vehicles available | South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% (±4.7 points) | 7.5% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±6.3 points) | 28.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±6.5 points) | 29.5% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.1% (±5.1 points) | 34.1% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In South Boston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Halifax County (7.5%).
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 South Boston
| South Boston | Halifax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% (±1.9 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% (±4.6 points) | 82.0% (±2.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.5% (±6.6 points) | 71.2% (±3.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Boston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Halifax County (71.2%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Boston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | — | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Riverdale | 2.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 3.5 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mountain Road | 5.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Scottsburg | 7.5 mi | 36.9 minutes (±15.1) | Higher |
| Virgilina | 14 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Milton | 20 mi | 27.1 minutes (±17.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville | 20 mi | 21.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Roxboro | 22 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scottsburg, VA (36.9 minutes), Virgilina, VA (34.2 minutes), Clarksville, VA (21.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Halifax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsburg | 36.9 minutes (±15.1) |
| 2 | Virgilina | 34.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Riverdale | 19.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Mountain Road | 19.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Halifax | 18.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | South Boston | 15.9 minutes (±2.2) |
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 South Boston
How long is the average commute in South Boston?
Workers who live in South Boston, VA take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Boston without a car?
10.6% of households in South Boston have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Boston?
4.4% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in South Boston worked from home, and 73.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Boston town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Boston town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Boston town, Virginia
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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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