Counties with the best commutes in Virginia
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April 6, 2023
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Counties with the best commutes in Virginia
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the best commutes in Virginia using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the shortest average travel time to work, with ties broken by lowest percent of residents that commute over 60 minutes, and any further ties broken by lowest percent of residents that work outside the county of residence.
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#50. Pittsylvania County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.2%
#49. Tazewell County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 14.9%
#48. Augusta County
- Mean travel time to work: 25.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 49.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 49.4%
#47. Mecklenburg County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 16.3%
#46. Washington County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 25.3%
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#45. Pulaski County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 41.6%
#44. Halifax County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.3%
#43. Henry County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.6
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 33.0%
#42. Northampton County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.3%
#41. Petersburg city
- Mean travel time to work: 24.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 63.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 63.1%
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#40. Alleghany County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 9.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.0%
#39. Wythe County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 28.3%
#38. York County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 68.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 68.3%
#37. Campbell County
- Mean travel time to work: 24.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.6%
#36. Newport News city
- Mean travel time to work: 23.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 37.3%
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#35. Virginia Beach city
- Mean travel time to work: 23.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 32.7%
#34. Bath County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.6%
#33. Greensville County
- Mean travel time to work: 23.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.1%
#32. Winchester city
- Mean travel time to work: 23.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 11.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 43.4%
#31. Portsmouth city
- Mean travel time to work: 22.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 55.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 55.3%
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#30. Roanoke County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 61.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 61.5%
#29. Galax city
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 10.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 29.2%
#28. Henrico County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.2%
#27. Waynesboro city
- Mean travel time to work: 22.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 61.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 61.2%
#26. Smyth County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 27.8%
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#25. Hampton city
- Mean travel time to work: 22.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 50.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 50.7%
#24. Wise County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 7.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 19.4%
#23. Staunton city
- Mean travel time to work: 22.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 52.6%
#22. Accomack County
- Mean travel time to work: 22.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 9.2%
#21. Rockingham County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 46.4%
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#20. Albemarle County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.9
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 39.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.7%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 39.6%
#19. Prince Edward County
- Mean travel time to work: 21.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 8.0%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 35.2%
#18. Norfolk city
- Mean travel time to work: 21.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.2%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 31.9%
#17. Richmond city
- Mean travel time to work: 21.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 40.7%
#16. Roanoke city
- Mean travel time to work: 21.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.9%
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#15. Martinsville city
- Mean travel time to work: 20.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 49.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 49.2%
#14. Salem city
- Mean travel time to work: 19.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.2%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 48.2%
#13. Danville city
- Mean travel time to work: 19.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.8%
#12. Williamsburg city
- Mean travel time to work: 18.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.0%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 5.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.0%
#11. Buena Vista city
- Mean travel time to work: 18.4
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.3%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 62.3%
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#10. Radford city
- Mean travel time to work: 18.2
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 1.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 54.6%
#9. Montgomery County
- Mean travel time to work: 18.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.9%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 18.7%
#8. Bristol city
- Mean travel time to work: 18.1
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.6%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.5%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 22.6%
#7. Emporia city
- Mean travel time to work: 17.8
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.3%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 45.9%
#6. Charlottesville city
- Mean travel time to work: 17.7
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.1%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 38.1%
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#5. Lynchburg city
- Mean travel time to work: 17.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.9%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 4.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 21.9%
#4. Norton city
- Mean travel time to work: 16.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.5%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 6.4%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 58.5%
#3. Harrisonburg city
- Mean travel time to work: 16.5
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.4%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 3.6%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 34.4%
#2. Covington city
- Mean travel time to work: 16.0
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.7%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.8%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 57.7%
#1. Lexington city
- Mean travel time to work: 14.3
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.8%
- Workers with 60+ minute commute: 2.1%
- Worked outside of county of residence: 24.8%
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