How long is the commute from Lyme, CT?
Workers who live in Lyme, CT take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.0% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
27.6% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Lyme get to work
| Means of transportation | Lyme | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.0% (±10.7 points) | 71.6% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 6.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±3.9 points) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.6% (±9.9 points) | 16.8% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Lyme, the average commute is higher than in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lyme, 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, Lyme ranks 1 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lyme
| Vehicles available | Lyme | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.4% (±5.4 points) | 30.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±9.0 points) | 39.1% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.2% (±9.6 points) | 24.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Lyme, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region (5.4%).
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 Lyme
| Lyme | Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.6% (±9.9 points) | 16.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.9% (±1.1 points) | 92.5% (±0.9 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lyme, 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 Lyme
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyme | — | 30.9 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Essex Village | 4.3 mi | 38.1 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 5.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Deep River Center | 5.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| East Lyme | 6.0 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Old Lyme | 6.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Haddam | 6.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chester Center | 6.5 mi | 24.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Salem | 7.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deep River Center, CT (19.9 minutes), East Lyme, CT (25.7 minutes).
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 | Lyme | 30.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Haddam | 30.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | East Haddam | 30.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | East Hampton | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Clinton | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 | Old Saybrook | 28.6 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Portland | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 7 of 17 places in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Lyme
How long is the average commute in Lyme?
Workers who live in Lyme, CT take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lyme without a car?
0.5% of households in Lyme have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lyme?
27.6% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Lyme worked from home, and 98.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyme town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyme town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyme town, Lower Connecticut River Valley 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 Lyme town, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:44210, in state:09 county:130).
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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