Infrastructure

A region with modern infrastructure that contributes to a high quality of life and a competitive local economy

PAID ACCESS TO THE INTERNET BY INCOME

Low-income households have greater difficulty accessing home internet

Regionwide, approximately 18% of households did not have access to paid broadband in their homes in 2019. One third of lower-income households (<$35,000) lack access to paid internet compared to just 3% of higher-income households (>$75,000).

Sources: Census Public Use Microdata, SB Friedman

Worker Travel Time to Work

Access to employment is best in urban centers and along the I-26 corridor

Commute times have been increasing within the region due to the rising population and new development farther from job centers. Since 2010, the share of commuters spending more than 30 minutes commuting to work increased by 7%.

Sources: Census American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates, SB Friedman

HOUSEHOLD AND BUSINESS SURVEY

Nearly half of business respondents plan to continue remote work long-term

Majority of businesses plan to incorporate remote-work long-term. The limited number of business survey respondents opposed to providing work-from-home policies indicated concerns over access to reliable employee internet at home is a key consideration.

Source: One Region Roadmap 2021 Household & Business Survey, SB Friedman