How long is the commute from Chesapeake, WV?
Workers who live in Chesapeake, WV take an average of 22.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
3.9% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.2 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Chesapeake get to work
| Means of transportation | Chesapeake | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±11.2 points) | 77.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.5% (±13.0 points) | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±3.2 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Chesapeake, the average commute is not measurably different from Kanawha County (21.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chesapeake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kanawha County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kanawha County, Chesapeake ranks 11 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 152 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chesapeake
| Vehicles available | Chesapeake | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±6.8 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% (±8.8 points) | 40.7% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% (±9.4 points) | 35.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±8.3 points) | 14.8% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Chesapeake, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kanawha County (9.5%).
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 Chesapeake
| Chesapeake | Kanawha County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.6% (±1.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.9 points) | 92.9% (±0.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±6.6 points) | 88.2% (±0.8 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Chesapeake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kanawha County (88.2%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chesapeake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | — | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Belle | 0.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Marmet | 2.6 mi | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rand | 4.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Bank | 5.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Cedar Grove | 5.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| Glasgow | 6.4 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coal Fork | 7.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Pratt | 8.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Bank, WV (36.9 minutes), Cedar Grove, WV (36.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kanawha County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Pratt | 26.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 6 | Cross Lanes | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 7 | Nitro | 24.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Pinch | 24.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Tornado | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 | Sissonville | 23.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 (tie) | Chesapeake | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) |
| 11 (tie) | Glasgow | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 11 (tie) | Rand | 22.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Marmet | 21.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 15 | St. Albans | 20.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 16 | Coal Fork | 19.8 minutes (±6.7) |
| 17 | Dunbar | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Kanawha 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 Chesapeake
How long is the average commute in Chesapeake?
Workers who live in Chesapeake, WV take an average of 22.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chesapeake without a car?
11.9% of households in Chesapeake have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chesapeake?
3.9% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Chesapeake worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chesapeake town, 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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