How long is the commute from Southern Gateway, VA?
Workers who live in Southern Gateway, VA take an average of 31.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.0% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.7 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 6.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Southern Gateway get to work
| Means of transportation | Southern Gateway | Stafford County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±8.8 points) | 65.8% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±6.5 points) | 9.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±2.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.0% (±4.2 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Southern Gateway, the average commute is not measurably different from Stafford County (36.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Southern Gateway, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Stafford County (2.1%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Stafford County, Southern Gateway ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 111 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Southern Gateway
| Vehicles available | Southern Gateway | Stafford County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.0% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% (±19.1 points) | 21.6% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% (±16.5 points) | 40.0% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±11.1 points) | 36.3% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Southern Gateway, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Stafford County (2.0%).
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 Southern Gateway
| Southern Gateway | Stafford County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.0% (±4.2 points) | 20.0% (±1.3 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.7 points) | 98.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.0% (±1.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.6 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Southern Gateway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Stafford County (96.8%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Southern Gateway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Gateway | — | 31.7 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Falmouth | 2.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fredericksburg | 3.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Courthouse | 6.8 mi | 37.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Passapatanzy | 9.9 mi | 49.9 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Aquia Harbour | 10 mi | 45.7 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | 11 mi | 42.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Lake Wilderness | 12 mi | 37.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Barrett | 13 mi | 10.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Camp Barrett, VA (10.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Passapatanzy, VA (49.9 minutes), Aquia Harbour, VA (45.7 minutes), Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA (42.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Stafford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquia Harbour | 45.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Stafford Courthouse | 37.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 3 | Southern Gateway | 31.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Falmouth | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Boswell's Corner | 30.2 minutes (±11.6) |
| 6 | Camp Barrett | 10.7 minutes (±3.2) |
Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway
How long is the average commute in Southern Gateway?
Workers who live in Southern Gateway, VA take an average of 31.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Southern Gateway without a car?
1.0% of households in Southern Gateway have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Southern Gateway?
6.0% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Southern Gateway worked from home, and 99.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Gateway CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Gateway CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway CDP, Virginia (place:73760, 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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