How long is the commute from Westover, WV?
Workers who live in Westover, WV take an average of 17.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
10.5% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.8 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Westover get to work
| Means of transportation | Westover | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±8.0 points) | 71.3% | 78.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.8% (±6.8 points) | 7.9% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.3 points) | 4.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±3.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | 13.4% | 9.1% | 15.1% |
In Westover, 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 Westover, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monongalia County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from West Virginia (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monongalia County, Westover ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 261.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westover
| Vehicles available | Westover | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±4.5 points) | 7.6% | 8.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±8.0 points) | 38.9% | 34.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±7.2 points) | 36.6% | 36.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±7.0 points) | 16.9% | 20.9% | 21.9% |
In Westover, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monongalia County (7.6%).
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 Westover
| Westover | Monongalia County | West Virginia | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.5% (±4.4 points) | 13.4% (±1.3 points) | 9.1% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.9 points) | 90.2% (±1.4 points) | 86.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Westover, 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 Westover
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westover | — | 17.8 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Granville | 1.1 mi | 15.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Star City | 1.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Morgantown | 2.3 mi | 16.2 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Cassville | 5.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Brookhaven | 6.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cheat Lake | 7.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Dunkard Township | 8.3 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Point Marion | 8.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cassville, WV (30.8 minutes), Cheat Lake, WV (23.8 minutes), Dunkard Township, PA (31.7 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 Westover
How long is the average commute in Westover?
Workers who live in Westover, WV take an average of 17.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westover without a car?
9.3% of households in Westover have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westover?
10.5% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Westover worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westover city, West Virginia
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westover city, West Virginia
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westover 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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