How long is the commute from Fairfield University, CT?
Workers who live in Fairfield University, CT take an average of 11.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
31.4% of workers walk to work.
27.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.2 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Fairfield University get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairfield University | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 29.9% (±11.3 points) | 64.1% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±6.3 points) | 10.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 31.4% (±12.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±4.2 points) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.6% (±11.5 points) | 15.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Fairfield University, the average commute is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (31.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairfield University, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Fairfield University ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 134 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairfield University
| Vehicles available | Fairfield University | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | 31.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | 36.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±100.0 points) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Fairfield University, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (11.2%).
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 Fairfield University
| Fairfield University | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.6% (±11.5 points) | 15.1% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairfield University, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (91.2%).
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 Fairfield University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | — | 11.2 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Mill Plain | 0.7 mi | 29.0 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Southport | 2.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
| Staples | 3.6 mi | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Bridgeport | 3.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Greens Farms | 4.2 mi | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Sacred Heart University | 4.4 mi | 11.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Coleytown | 4.7 mi | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Westport | 5.2 mi | 40.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mill Plain, CT (29.0 minutes), Southport, CT (28.1 minutes), Staples, CT (43.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Mill Plain | 29.0 minutes (±8.2) |
| 8 | Southport | 28.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 9 | Lordship | 27.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 10 | Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 11 | Oronoque | 20.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 12 | Sacred Heart University | 11.4 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 | Fairfield University | 11.2 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 13 places in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairfield University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Fairfield, 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 Fairfield University
How long is the average commute in Fairfield University?
Workers who live in Fairfield University, CT take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairfield University without a car?
0.0% of households in Fairfield University have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairfield University?
27.6% (±11.5 points) of workers who live in Fairfield University worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University 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 Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut (place:26698, 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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