How long is the commute from Canaan, CT?
Workers who live in Canaan, CT take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
4.0% of workers walk to work.
29.2% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Canaan get to work
| Means of transportation | Canaan | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.8% (±10.8 points) | 71.5% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±2.4 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.0% (±3.4 points) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.2% (±10.8 points) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Canaan, the average commute is lower than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (26.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canaan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northwest Hills Planning Region, Canaan ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 169 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canaan
| Vehicles available | Canaan | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±12.8 points) | 31.0% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% (±9.6 points) | 39.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.9% (±7.8 points) | 23.8% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Canaan, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (5.4%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (8.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Canaan
| Canaan | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.2% (±10.8 points) | 15.2% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±3.1 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Canaan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (93.4%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Canaan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canaan | — | 16.8 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| North Canaan | 4.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Salisbury | 6.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Norfolk | 6.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Cornwall | 8.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Goshen | 8.7 mi | 41.9 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| New Marlborough | 9.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Sheffield | 10 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon | 10 mi | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Canaan, CT (22.4 minutes), Norfolk, CT (27.3 minutes), Cornwall, CT (30.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Washington | 25.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Litchfield | 25.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | Torrington | 25.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | North Canaan | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | Kent | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 20 | Salisbury | 19.9 minutes (±6.0) |
| 21 | Canaan | 16.8 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 7 of 21 places in Northwest Hills Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Canaan
How long is the average commute in Canaan?
Workers who live in Canaan, CT take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canaan without a car?
3.8% of households in Canaan have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canaan?
29.2% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Canaan worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, 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 Canaan town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:10940, in state:09 county:160).
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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