How long is the commute from Monroe, CT?
Workers who live in Monroe, CT take an average of 34.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
2.6% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.1 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 2.6%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Monroe get to work
| Means of transportation | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±3.7 points) | 64.1% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±2.0 points) | 10.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±3.3 points) | 15.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Monroe, the average commute is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Monroe, 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, Monroe ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 19 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Monroe
| Vehicles available | Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±4.1 points) | 31.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% (±5.5 points) | 36.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.8% (±4.5 points) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Monroe, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (11.2%).
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 Monroe
| Monroe | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±3.3 points) | 15.1% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±2.8 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.7 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Monroe, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (91.2%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Monroe
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | — | 34.1 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Daniels Farm | 4.3 mi | 42.9 minutes (±6.8) | Higher |
| Trumbull | 4.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Tashua | 4.7 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Sandy Hook | 4.9 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shelton | 5.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region) | 5.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Newtown | 5.6 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 6.5 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Shelton, CT (30.3 minutes), Long Hill (Greater Bridgeport Planning Region), CT (27.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Daniels Farm, CT (42.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 34.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Trumbull | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Easton | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Fairfield | 32.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Bridgeport | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Stratford | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
The figures for Monroe include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Village, Stepney.
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 Monroe
How long is the average commute in Monroe?
Workers who live in Monroe, CT take an average of 34.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Monroe without a car?
2.8% of households in Monroe have no vehicle, and 2.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Monroe?
15.4% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Monroe worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Monroe town, Greater Bridgeport 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 Monroe town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:48620, in state:09 county:120).
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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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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