How long is the commute from Vinton, VA?
Workers who live in Vinton, VA take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
13.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Vinton get to work
| Means of transportation | Vinton | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.3% (±6.1 points) | 76.6% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.7 points) | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% (±4.8 points) | 15.4% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Vinton, the average commute is higher than in Roanoke County (21.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vinton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Roanoke County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (2.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Roanoke County, Vinton ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 248 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vinton
| Vehicles available | Vinton | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.9 points) | 4.4% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±7.2 points) | 29.9% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% (±6.6 points) | 37.2% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±5.2 points) | 28.5% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Vinton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Roanoke County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (6.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Vinton
| Vinton | Roanoke County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.7% (±4.8 points) | 15.4% (±1.6 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 85.1% (±6.5 points) | 93.4% (±1.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 74.1% (±8.4 points) | 89.5% (±1.4 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vinton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Roanoke County (89.5%).
It is also lower than in Virginia (91.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Vinton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton | — | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Roanoke | 3.9 mi | 19.0 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Cloverdale | 5.7 mi | 16.5 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Hollins | 6.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Laymantown | 6.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cave Spring | 7.3 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Blue Ridge | 8.1 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 9.2 mi | 19.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Daleville | 9.8 mi | 17.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roanoke, VA (19.0 minutes), Cloverdale, VA (16.5 minutes), Hollins, VA (20.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Roanoke County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinton | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 2 | Hollins | 20.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Cave Spring | 20.0 minutes (±2.6) |
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 Vinton
How long is the average commute in Vinton?
Workers who live in Vinton, VA take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vinton without a car?
5.0% of households in Vinton have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vinton?
13.7% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Vinton worked from home, and 74.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton town, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton town, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vinton 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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