How long is the commute from Madison, CT?
Workers who live in Madison, CT take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
30.2% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 30.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Madison get to work
| Means of transportation | Madison | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.1% (±5.2 points) | 69.4% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±1.4 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 3.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.3% (±0.8 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.2% (±4.9 points) | 14.3% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Madison, the average commute is higher than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (23.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Madison, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (3.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Madison ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 59 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Madison
| Vehicles available | Madison | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.0 points) | 11.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.1% (±3.0 points) | 36.0% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% (±3.9 points) | 34.7% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±4.0 points) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Madison, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (11.4%).
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 Madison
| Madison | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.2% (±4.9 points) | 14.3% (±0.6 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±0.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.2 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Madison, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Madison
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | — | 29.8 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Killingworth | 3.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Guilford | 4.2 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Guilford Center | 5.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 6.0 mi | 29.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton (community) | 6.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Deep River | 7.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook | 8.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| North Branford | 8.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Killingworth, CT (23.9 minutes), Guilford, CT (25.9 minutes), Clinton (community), CT (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethany | 32.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Madison | 29.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 | Orange | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Guilford | 25.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 5 | North Branford | 25.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Milford | 25.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 7 | Woodbridge | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Wallingford | 24.3 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Madison include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Madison Center.
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 Madison
How long is the average commute in Madison?
Workers who live in Madison, CT take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Madison without a car?
2.1% of households in Madison have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Madison?
30.2% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Madison worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madison town, South Central Connecticut 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 Madison town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:44560, in state:09 county:170).
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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