RANKING · 2000 CENSUS · 500 SHOWN OF 6,299
Shortest commutes, US cities · 2000
US cities with the shortest mean travel time to work (2023 ACS). Short Pump, Virginia leads at 7.3. 6,299 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Alaska carries 4 of the top 25 entries.
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UPDATED 2026-06-02 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the lowest average commute?
Short Pump, Virginia ranks #1 with 7.3 (2000 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by average commute?
Short Pump, Virginia, Fort Bliss, Texas, Nantucket, Massachusetts, Houghton, Michigan, Lackland AFB, Texas.
How many cities are in this ranking?
6,299 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2000 ACS 5-year data.
How is average commute measured?
Mean travel time to work, one way, in minutes. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2000).