How long is the commute from Canton, CT?
Workers who live in Canton, CT take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
24.8% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Canton get to work
| Means of transportation | Canton | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.8% (±5.6 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±3.1 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.8% (±5.7 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Canton, the average commute is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (23.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Canton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Canton ranks 6 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 71 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Canton
| Vehicles available | Canton | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±5.6 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% (±4.4 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±6.6 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.7% (±5.1 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Canton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (9.8%).
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 Canton
| Canton | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.8% (±5.7 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% (±5.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.3 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Canton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (91.5%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Canton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton | — | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| New Hartford Center | 3.5 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| West Simsbury | 3.6 mi | 28.9 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Weatogue | 4.2 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Simsbury | 4.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| New Hartford | 4.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Simsbury Center | 5.6 mi | 25.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Avon | 5.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Barkhamsted | 6.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Hartford Center, CT (20.1 minutes), Simsbury, CT (25.8 minutes), Simsbury Center, CT (25.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough | 34.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 2 | Hebron | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | Columbia | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Tolland | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Ellington | 31.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Canton | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 7 | Granby | 28.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Somers | 27.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Vernon | 27.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Coventry | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | Willington | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 (tie) | Simsbury | 25.8 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Canton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Canton Valley, Collinsville.
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 Canton
How long is the average commute in Canton?
Workers who live in Canton, CT take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Canton without a car?
6.4% of households in Canton have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Canton?
24.8% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Canton worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Canton town, Capitol 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 Canton town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:12270, in state:09 county:110).
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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