How long is the commute from Montgomery, WV?
Workers who live in Montgomery, WV take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
12.3% of workers walk to work.
3.8% work from home.
38.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Households without a car
- 38.4%
How people in Montgomery get to work
| Means of transportation | Montgomery | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±12.4 points) | 78.1% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±5.7 points) | 11.2% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.3% (±8.9 points) | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 6.6% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Montgomery, the average commute is lower than in Fayette County (30.1 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 Montgomery, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Fayette County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Fayette County, Montgomery ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montgomery
| Vehicles available | Montgomery | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 38.4% (±8.2 points) | 8.1% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.3% (±10.0 points) | 35.0% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.9% (±5.9 points) | 35.4% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.4% (±3.6 points) | 21.5% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Montgomery, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Fayette County (8.1%).
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 Montgomery
| Montgomery | Fayette County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 6.6% (±1.9 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.8% (±8.0 points) | 88.8% (±1.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.1% (±9.1 points) | 82.7% (±2.1 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Montgomery, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Fayette County (82.7%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montgomery
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery | — | 23.7 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Smithers | 1.3 mi | 16.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Handley | 3.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pratt | 4.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glasgow | 6.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Grove | 7.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
| East Bank | 7.4 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Ansted | 12 mi | 37.6 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Chesapeake | 12 mi | 22.2 minutes (±7.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cedar Grove, WV (36.3 minutes), East Bank, WV (36.9 minutes), Ansted, WV (37.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ansted | 37.6 minutes (±7.5) |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 30.9 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 | Oak Hill | 29.0 minutes (±9.2) |
| 4 | Meadow Bridge | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Montgomery | 23.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Mount Hope | 20.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Smithers | 16.6 minutes (±6.5) |
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 Montgomery
How long is the average commute in Montgomery?
Workers who live in Montgomery, WV take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montgomery without a car?
38.4% of households in Montgomery have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montgomery?
3.8% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Montgomery worked from home, and 75.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montgomery 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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