How long is the commute from Charles Town, WV?
Workers who live in Charles Town, WV take an average of 36.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Charles Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Charles Town | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±5.3 points) | 69.5% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±4.1 points) | 9.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±5.0 points) | 17.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Charles Town, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (37.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Charles Town, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Charles Town ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charles Town
| Vehicles available | Charles Town | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±3.2 points) | 5.9% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% (±5.9 points) | 23.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% (±5.8 points) | 37.9% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±6.8 points) | 32.6% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Charles Town, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jefferson County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Charles Town
| Charles Town | Jefferson County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±5.0 points) | 17.3% (±1.6 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.8 points) | 96.3% (±0.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.5 points) | 92.4% (±1.3 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Charles Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Charles Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town | — | 36.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Ranson corporation | 3.2 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Shannondale | 5.2 mi | 49.0 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Shenandoah Junction | 6.3 mi | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) | Lower |
| Bolivar | 8.1 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harpers Ferry | 8.6 mi | 41.2 minutes (±15.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hillsboro | 9.6 mi | 62.1 minutes (±23.4) | Higher |
| Berryville | 9.6 mi | 29.9 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Round Hill | 11 mi | 33.1 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ranson corporation, WV (30.7 minutes), Shenandoah Junction, WV (24.3 minutes), Berryville, VA (29.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shannondale, WV (49.0 minutes), Hillsboro, VA (62.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shannondale | 49.0 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Harpers Ferry | 41.2 minutes (±15.0) |
| 3 | Bolivar | 36.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 4 | Charles Town | 36.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Ranson corporation | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Shenandoah Junction | 24.3 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Shepherdstown | 16.9 minutes (±3.1) |
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 Charles Town
How long is the average commute in Charles Town?
Workers who live in Charles Town, WV take an average of 36.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charles Town without a car?
6.5% of households in Charles Town have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charles Town?
20.7% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Charles Town worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charles Town city, West 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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