How long is the commute from Sistersville, WV?
Workers who live in Sistersville, WV take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
14.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
16.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±9.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 16.9%
How people in Sistersville get to work
| Means of transportation | Sistersville | Tyler County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.9% (±11.5 points) | 83.8% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.8 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.9% (±9.3 points) | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.5% (±11.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±4.8 points) | 3.7% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Sistersville, the average commute is not measurably different from Tyler County (31.9 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 Sistersville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tyler County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tyler County, Sistersville ranks 2 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sistersville
| Vehicles available | Sistersville | Tyler County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.9% (±10.3 points) | 5.7% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±10.5 points) | 34.1% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±7.5 points) | 31.3% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±11.9 points) | 28.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Sistersville, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tyler County (5.7%).
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 Sistersville
| Sistersville | Tyler County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±4.8 points) | 3.7% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.3% (±8.7 points) | 93.1% (±2.4 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 83.9% (±8.9 points) | 86.2% (±3.3 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sistersville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tyler County (86.2%).
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 Sistersville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sistersville | — | 29.5 minutes (±9.1) | — |
| Jackson Township (Monroe County) | 2.4 mi | 38.3 minutes (±13.8) | Not measurably different |
| Paden City | 4.5 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Friendly | 4.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Matamoras (New Matamoras) | 4.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Benton Township (Monroe County) | 5.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview Township | 6.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebourne | 6.5 mi | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lee Township (Monroe County) | 6.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tyler County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friendly | 30.3 minutes (±6.9) |
| 2 | Sistersville | 29.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Middlebourne | 19.8 minutes (±4.1) |
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 Sistersville
How long is the average commute in Sistersville?
Workers who live in Sistersville, WV take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sistersville without a car?
16.9% of households in Sistersville have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sistersville?
5.0% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Sistersville worked from home, and 83.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sistersville city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sistersville city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sistersville 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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