How long is the commute from Vienna, VA?
Workers who live in Vienna, VA take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
35.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 35.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Vienna get to work
| Means of transportation | Vienna | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.3% (±3.1 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 35.4% (±3.4 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Vienna, the average commute is lower than in Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vienna, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Fairfax County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Vienna ranks 61 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 233 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vienna
| Vehicles available | Vienna | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.3 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±2.9 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.6% (±4.0 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±3.3 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Vienna, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Fairfax County (4.8%).
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 Vienna
| Vienna | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 35.4% (±3.4 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.7 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vienna, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Fairfax County (96.4%).
It is also higher than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vienna
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna | — | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Dunn Loring | 1.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Merrifield | 2.1 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tysons | 2.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oakton | 2.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Wolf Trap | 3.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Idylwood | 3.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua | 3.2 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pimmit Hills | 3.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Oakton, VA (29.4 minutes), Wolf Trap, VA (30.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fairfax County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | Annandale | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 56 | Fair Oaks | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 57 | Franklin Farm | 27.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 58 | Tysons | 26.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 59 | Long Branch | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 60 | Dunn Loring | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 61 | Vienna | 26.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 62 | Hutchison | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 63 | Reston | 26.0 minutes (±0.8) |
| 64 | McNair | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 65 | Idylwood | 24.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 66 | Pimmit Hills | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 67 (tie) | Fort Belvoir | 23.7 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Vienna
How long is the average commute in Vienna?
Workers who live in Vienna, VA take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vienna without a car?
3.7% of households in Vienna have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vienna?
35.4% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Vienna worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vienna town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vienna town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vienna 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 last updated on .
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