How long is the commute from Keyser, WV?
Workers who live in Keyser, WV take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
21.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 21.8%
How people in Keyser get to work
| Means of transportation | Keyser | Mineral County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.5% (±9.9 points) | 78.8% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±5.5 points) | 8.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±2.6 points) | 0.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±3.3 points) | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.8% (±5.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±5.8 points) | 9.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Keyser, the average commute is lower than in Mineral County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Keyser, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mineral County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mineral County, Keyser ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Keyser
| Vehicles available | Keyser | Mineral County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 21.8% (±8.2 points) | 8.7% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±9.3 points) | 25.1% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±9.9 points) | 37.1% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±6.3 points) | 29.1% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Keyser, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Mineral County (8.7%).
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 Keyser
| Keyser | Mineral County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±5.8 points) | 9.3% (±2.2 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±3.9 points) | 93.8% (±1.6 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.9% (±6.2 points) | 89.1% (±2.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Keyser, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mineral County (89.1%).
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 Keyser
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser | — | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Piedmont | 4.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Westernport | 4.6 mi | 32.7 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Luke | 4.9 mi | 24.8 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
| Barton | 6.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Lonaconing | 8.7 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Garden | 10.0 mi | 53.0 minutes (±28.6) | Higher |
| Midland | 11 mi | 23.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Kitzmiller | 11 mi | 41.6 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Piedmont, WV (25.1 minutes), Westernport, MD (32.7 minutes), Barton, MD (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mineral County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Garden | 53.0 minutes (±28.6) |
| 2 | Fort Ashby | 25.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 3 | Piedmont | 25.1 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Carpendale | 21.6 minutes (±3.0) |
| 5 | Keyser | 17.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Ridgeley | 16.5 minutes (±9.4) |
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 Keyser
How long is the average commute in Keyser?
Workers who live in Keyser, WV take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Keyser without a car?
21.8% of households in Keyser have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Keyser?
11.4% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Keyser worked from home, and 85.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keyser city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keyser city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Keyser city, West 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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