How long is the commute from Bethel (community), CT?
Workers who live in Bethel (community), CT take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
15.5% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Bethel (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Bethel (community) | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±5.6 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±3.1 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.5% (±3.8 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Bethel (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bethel (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Bethel (community) ranks 20 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 28 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bethel (community)
| Vehicles available | Bethel (community) | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±6.1 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.7% (±4.5 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Bethel (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bethel (community)
| Bethel (community) | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.5% (±3.8 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±2.0 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bethel (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bethel (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel (community) | — | 32.4 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Redding | 4.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Danbury | 4.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Route 7 Gateway | 4.3 mi | 25.7 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lakes East | 4.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield | 5.3 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lakes West | 5.3 mi | 36.4 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgebury | 6.3 mi | 38.1 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newtown | 6.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Riverside | 35.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Compo | 35.3 minutes (±7.1) |
| 15 (tie) | Sandy Hook | 35.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Old Greenwich | 34.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 18 (tie) | Georgetown | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Glenville | 32.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 20 | Bethel (community) | 32.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Noroton Heights | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 22 | South Wilton | 31.4 minutes (±8.2) |
| 23 | Ridgefield (community) | 31.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Lakes East | 30.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Tokeneke | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 26 | Westport Village | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Bethel (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bethel, whose figures include it.
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 Bethel (community)
How long is the average commute in Bethel (community)?
Workers who live in Bethel (community), CT take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bethel (community) without a car?
7.2% of households in Bethel (community) have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bethel (community)?
15.5% (±3.8 points) of workers who live in Bethel (community) worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bethel CDP, Connecticut
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 Bethel CDP, Connecticut (place:04790, in state:09).
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 last updated on .
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