How long is the commute from West Milford, WV?
Workers who live in West Milford, WV take an average of 28.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.9 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in West Milford get to work
| Means of transportation | West Milford | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.5% (±16.0 points) | 79.2% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.7% (±7.7 points) | 6.7% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.2 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±4.8 points) | 4.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±4.9 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±13.0 points) | 8.3% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In West Milford, the average commute is higher than in Harrison County (22.4 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 West Milford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harrison 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 Harrison County, West Milford ranks 1 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Milford
| Vehicles available | West Milford | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±1.5 points) | 9.5% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±16.8 points) | 35.6% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.5% (±18.2 points) | 37.8% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±12.9 points) | 17.2% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In West Milford, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Harrison County (9.5%).
It is also lower than in West Virginia (8.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Milford
| West Milford | Harrison County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±13.0 points) | 8.3% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% (±2.5 points) | 91.3% (±1.4 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.5 points) | 86.4% (±1.7 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Milford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Harrison County (86.4%).
It is also higher than in West Virginia (86.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Milford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford | — | 28.9 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Lost Creek | 4.1 mi | 24.5 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksburg | 5.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Nutter Fort | 5.6 mi | 16.9 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Stonewood | 6.1 mi | 19.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Jane Lew | 6.5 mi | 23.7 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Anmoore | 6.9 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Salem | 10 mi | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Bridgeport | 11 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarksburg, WV (20.9 minutes), Nutter Fort, WV (16.9 minutes), Stonewood, WV (19.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Milford | 28.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 2 | Lumberport | 27.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Enterprise | 26.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Lost Creek | 24.5 minutes (±7.1) |
| 5 | Shinnston | 22.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Salem | 21.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Clarksburg | 20.9 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 7 of 11 places in Harrison County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 West Milford
How long is the average commute in West Milford?
Workers who live in West Milford, WV take an average of 28.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Milford without a car?
1.0% of households in West Milford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Milford?
12.2% (±13.0 points) of workers who live in West Milford worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford town, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford town, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milford town, West Virginia
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Milford town, West Virginia (place:85924, in state:54).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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