How long is the commute from Ellington, CT?
Workers who live in Ellington, CT take an average of 31.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Ellington get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellington | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.5% (±4.7 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.0 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±4.4 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Ellington, 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 Ellington, 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, Ellington ranks 5 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellington
| Vehicles available | Ellington | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.8 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.7% (±5.1 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% (±5.4 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±5.4 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Ellington, 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 Ellington
| Ellington | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±4.4 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.4 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellington, 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 Ellington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellington | — | 31.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Rockville | 3.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Broad Brook | 4.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Tolland | 5.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 5.3 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Somers (community) | 5.4 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Somers | 5.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Windsor | 6.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Hazardville | 6.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broad Brook, CT (24.1 minutes), Vernon, CT (27.0 minutes), East Windsor, CT (22.4 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) |
Showing 11 of 38 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Ellington include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Crystal Lake.
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 Ellington
How long is the average commute in Ellington?
Workers who live in Ellington, CT take an average of 31.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellington without a car?
2.6% of households in Ellington have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellington?
18.4% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Ellington worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellington 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 Ellington town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:25360, in state:09 county:110).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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