How long is the commute from Paden City, WV?

Name: Commute and cars in Paden City, WV, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Paden City, WV take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

85.9% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.4% of workers walk to work.

1.1% work from home.

6.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 24.5 minutes (±4.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 1.1%
Households without a car: 6.8%

How people in Paden City get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Paden City	Wetzel County	West Virginia	United States
Drove alone	85.9% (±6.8 points)	83.8%	78.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.4% (±4.6 points)	6.3%	8.5%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±3.7 points)	0.1%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	1.4% (±1.5 points)	3.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	6.2% (±5.0 points)	2.7%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	1.1% (±1.2 points)	4.0%	9.1%	15.1%

In Paden City, the average commute is not measurably different from Wetzel County (29.4 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 Paden City, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wetzel County (0.1%).

It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Wetzel County, Paden City ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 121 of 261.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Paden City

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Paden City	Wetzel County	West Virginia	United States
No vehicle	6.8% (±4.2 points)	7.7%	8.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	35.8% (±8.0 points)	33.8%	34.2%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.2% (±8.0 points)	40.0%	36.8%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	21.2% (±7.0 points)	18.6%	20.9%	21.9%

In Paden City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Wetzel County (7.7%).

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 Paden City

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Paden City	Wetzel County	West Virginia	United States
Workers working from home	1.1% (±1.2 points)	4.0% (±2.1 points)	9.1% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	88.3% (±6.2 points)	89.9% (±2.5 points)	91.2% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.0% (±5.9 points)	81.4% (±3.2 points)	86.1% (±0.3 points)	91.0%

In Paden City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Wetzel County (81.4%).

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 Paden City

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Paden City
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Paden City	—	24.5 minutes (±4.7)	—
Lee Township (Monroe County)	2.9 mi	22.6 minutes (±8.8)	Not measurably different
Jackson Township (Monroe County)	4.2 mi	38.3 minutes (±13.8)	Not measurably different
Sistersville	4.5 mi	29.5 minutes (±9.1)	Not measurably different
New Martinsville	4.9 mi	17.0 minutes (±2.2)	Lower
Ohio Township (Monroe County)	6.8 mi	26.0 minutes (±7.7)	Not measurably different
Middlebourne	7.6 mi	19.8 minutes (±4.1)	Not measurably different
Antioch	8.1 mi	52.1 minutes (±15.0)	Higher
Perry Township (Monroe County)	8.1 mi	30.6 minutes (±8.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Martinsville, WV (17.0 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Antioch, OH (52.1 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Wetzel County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Pine Grove	43.5 minutes (±7.7)
2	Hundred	38.6 minutes (±10.3)
3	Paden City	24.5 minutes (±4.7)
4	New Martinsville	17.0 minutes (±2.2)

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 Paden City

How long is the average commute in Paden City?

Workers who live in Paden City, WV take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Paden City without a car?

6.8% of households in Paden City have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Paden City?

1.1% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Paden City worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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