How long is the commute from Crystal Lake, CT?
Workers who live in Crystal Lake, CT take an average of 38.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 38.9 minutes (±10.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.8%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Crystal Lake get to work
| Means of transportation | Crystal Lake | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.1% (±9.5 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.8% (±5.5 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±9.9 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Crystal Lake, the average commute is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Crystal Lake, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Crystal Lake ranks 1 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 9 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Crystal Lake
| Vehicles available | Crystal Lake | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±5.3 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±9.3 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±11.7 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.4% (±12.2 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Crystal Lake, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (9.8%).
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 Crystal Lake
| Crystal Lake | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±9.9 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±3.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±4.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Crystal Lake, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (91.5%).
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 Crystal Lake
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | — | 38.9 minutes (±10.6) | — |
| Tolland | 3.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford Springs | 4.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Stafford | 5.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Somers (community) | 5.2 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 5.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Rockville | 5.8 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Willington | 7.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Vernon | 7.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stafford Springs, CT (25.7 minutes), Stafford, CT (25.8 minutes), Somers, CT (27.6 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 | Crystal Lake | 38.9 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Somers (community) | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Canton Valley | 31.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Collinsville | 30.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | West Simsbury | 28.9 minutes (±10.6) |
| 6 | Salmon Brook | 28.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 (tie) | North Granby | 27.9 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Crystal Lake is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ellington, 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 Crystal Lake
How long is the average commute in Crystal Lake?
Workers who live in Crystal Lake, CT take an average of 38.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Crystal Lake without a car?
0.0% of households in Crystal Lake have no vehicle, and 3.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Crystal Lake?
17.5% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Crystal Lake worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake CDP, Connecticut (place:18220, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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