How long is the commute from Marlborough, CT?
Workers who live in Marlborough, CT take an average of 34.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
33.2% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.1 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 33.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Marlborough get to work
| Means of transportation | Marlborough | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.7% (±8.5 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±5.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.2% (±7.6 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Marlborough, 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 Marlborough, 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, Marlborough ranks 1 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 18 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marlborough
| Vehicles available | Marlborough | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.6% (±7.3 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% (±9.8 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.4% (±10.2 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Marlborough, 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 Marlborough
| Marlborough | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.2% (±7.6 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±2.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Marlborough, 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 Marlborough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | — | 34.1 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Lake Pocotopaug | 3.4 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hebron | 3.5 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Hampton (community) | 4.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| East Hampton | 5.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glastonbury | 6.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Portland | 7.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Colchester (community) | 7.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Andover | 7.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Hampton (community), CT (26.8 minutes), Glastonbury, CT (24.2 minutes), Andover, CT (25.3 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) |
Showing 7 of 38 places in Capitol 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 Marlborough
How long is the average commute in Marlborough?
Workers who live in Marlborough, CT take an average of 34.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marlborough without a car?
2.3% of households in Marlborough have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marlborough?
33.2% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Marlborough worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlborough town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlborough town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marlborough 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 Marlborough town, Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:45820, in state:09 county:110).
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 last updated on .
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