How long is the commute from Higganum, CT?
Workers who live in Higganum, CT take an average of 29.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
9.3% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.4 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Higganum get to work
| Means of transportation | Higganum | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.6% (±7.3 points) | 71.6% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±4.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% (±6.0 points) | 16.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Higganum, the average commute is not measurably different from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Higganum, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Higganum ranks 4 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Higganum
| Vehicles available | Higganum | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±14.0 points) | 30.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±11.3 points) | 39.1% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.3% (±9.7 points) | 24.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Higganum, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (5.4%).
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 Higganum
| Higganum | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.3% (±6.0 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±2.2 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Higganum, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (92.5%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Higganum
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higganum | — | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| East Hampton | 5.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Moodus | 6.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Middletown | 6.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 6.6 mi | 28.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 6.7 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Durham (community) | 6.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Portland (community) | 6.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Hampton (community) | 6.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essex Village | 38.1 minutes (±12.1) |
| 2 | Saybrook Manor | 34.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 3 | Portland (community) | 30.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Higganum | 29.4 minutes (±6.8) |
| 5 | Old Saybrook Center | 28.5 minutes (±10.5) |
| 6 | Moodus | 28.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Lake Pocotopaug | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | East Hampton (community) | 26.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Chester Center | 24.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Clinton (community) | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 10 of 13 places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Higganum is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Haddam, 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 Higganum
How long is the average commute in Higganum?
Workers who live in Higganum, CT take an average of 29.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Higganum without a car?
4.7% of households in Higganum have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Higganum?
9.3% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Higganum worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higganum CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higganum CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Higganum 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 Higganum CDP, Connecticut (place:38050, 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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