How long is the commute from Huntington, WV?
Workers who live in Huntington, WV take an average of 19.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
9.4% work from home.
16.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.0 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Households without a car
- 16.2%
How people in Huntington get to work
| Means of transportation | Huntington | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±3.0 points) | 75.8% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.4% (±1.5 points) | 8.7% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Huntington, the average commute is lower than in Cabell County (21.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Huntington, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Cabell County (0.7%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cabell County, Huntington ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 213 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Huntington
| Vehicles available | Huntington | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.2% (±2.1 points) | 10.4% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±2.5 points) | 40.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% (±2.6 points) | 33.0% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±1.6 points) | 16.0% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Huntington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cabell County (10.4%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Huntington
| Huntington | Cabell County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.4% (±1.5 points) | 8.7% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±1.7 points) | 93.6% (±0.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±2.0 points) | 86.6% (±1.6 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Huntington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cabell County (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (86.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Huntington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | — | 19.0 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Chesapeake | 1.6 mi | 17.8 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Proctorville | 3.4 mi | 15.8 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Union Township (Lawrence County) | 3.7 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 5.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fayette Township | 5.8 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Lavalette | 6.1 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Pea Ridge | 6.2 mi | 20.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ceredo | 6.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Proctorville, OH (15.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fayette Township, OH (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cabell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culloden | 33.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Milton | 21.4 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Barboursville | 21.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Pea Ridge | 20.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | Lesage | 19.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 6 | Huntington | 19.0 minutes (±1.1) |
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 Huntington
How long is the average commute in Huntington?
Workers who live in Huntington, WV take an average of 19.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Huntington without a car?
16.2% of households in Huntington have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Huntington?
9.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Huntington worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Huntington 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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