How long is the commute from Morgantown, WV?
Workers who live in Morgantown, WV take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
12.4% of workers walk to work.
14.6% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Morgantown get to work
| Means of transportation | Morgantown | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.6% (±3.5 points) | 71.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.8 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.6% (±2.4 points) | 13.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Morgantown, the average commute is lower than in Monongalia County (21.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (26.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Morgantown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monongalia County (1.1%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monongalia County, Morgantown ranks 6 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 243 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Morgantown
| Vehicles available | Morgantown | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±3.1 points) | 7.6% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.9% (±4.1 points) | 38.9% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.3% (±3.7 points) | 36.6% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±2.5 points) | 16.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Morgantown, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Monongalia County (7.6%).
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 Morgantown
| Morgantown | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.6% (±2.4 points) | 13.4% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.5% (±2.6 points) | 90.2% (±1.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Morgantown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monongalia County (90.2%).
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 Morgantown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown | — | 16.2 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Westover | 2.3 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Star City | 2.6 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Granville | 2.9 mi | 15.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brookhaven | 4.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Cheat Lake | 5.6 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Cassville | 7.0 mi | 30.8 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Point Marion | 7.2 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Dunkard Township | 8.4 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookhaven, WV (20.3 minutes), Cheat Lake, WV (23.8 minutes), Cassville, WV (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monongalia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassville | 30.8 minutes (±7.3) |
| 2 | Cheat Lake | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 3 | Brookhaven | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Star City | 19.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 5 | Westover | 17.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Morgantown | 16.2 minutes (±1.0) |
| 7 | Granville | 15.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 8 | Blacksville | 11.9 minutes (±10.4) |
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 Morgantown
How long is the average commute in Morgantown?
Workers who live in Morgantown, WV take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Morgantown without a car?
12.1% of households in Morgantown have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Morgantown?
14.6% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Morgantown worked from home, and 90.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Morgantown 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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