How long is the commute from Wakefield (community), VA?
Workers who live in Wakefield (community), VA take an average of 28.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
29.6% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.3 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 29.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Wakefield (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Wakefield (community) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.9% (±4.3 points) | 55.4% | 67.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±2.7 points) | 7.7% | 8.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.7% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.8% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.6% (±4.0 points) | 28.7% | 18.3% | 15.1% |
In Wakefield (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Fairfax County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Virginia (27.3 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wakefield (community), 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Fairfax County, Wakefield (community) ranks 44 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 180 of 463.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wakefield (community)
| Vehicles available | Wakefield (community) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.8% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 14.6% (±2.9 points) | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.4% (±5.3 points) | 42.1% | 37.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±4.6 points) | 20.8% | 25.5% | 21.9% |
In Wakefield (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Wakefield (community)
| Wakefield (community) | Fairfax County | Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.6% (±4.0 points) | 28.7% (±0.5 points) | 18.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.0 points) | 98.4% (±0.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 96.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wakefield (community), 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 Wakefield (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield (community) | — | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Long Branch | 1.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park | 1.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Ravensworth | 1.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Woodburn | 1.9 mi | 28.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mantua | 2.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Annandale | 2.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Springfield | 2.7 mi | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kings Park West | 2.9 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ravensworth, VA (23.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kings Park West, VA (32.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 37 (tie) | Fair Lakes | 29.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Floris | 28.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 (tie) | Woodburn | 28.9 minutes (±7.2) |
| 41 | West Falls Church | 28.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 42 | Dranesville | 28.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 43 | Hayfield | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 44 | Wakefield (community) | 28.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 45 (tie) | McLean | 28.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 45 (tie) | Merrifield | 28.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 47 | Mantua | 27.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 48 | Chantilly | 27.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 49 | Lincolnia | 27.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 50 (tie) | Bailey's Crossroads | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Fairfax County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wakefield (community) 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 Wakefield (community)
How long is the average commute in Wakefield (community)?
Workers who live in Wakefield (community), VA take an average of 28.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wakefield (community) without a car?
0.5% of households in Wakefield (community) have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wakefield (community)?
29.6% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Wakefield (community) worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield CDP, Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield CDP, Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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