How long is the commute from New Preston, CT?
Workers who live in New Preston, CT take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.9% take public transportation.
9.6% of workers walk to work.
32.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±12.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.9%
- Work from home
- 32.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in New Preston get to work
| Means of transportation | New Preston | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.2% (±17.4 points) | 71.5% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±6.5 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.9% (±6.9 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.6% (±15.5 points) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 7.0% (±7.4 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.3% (±25.2 points) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In New Preston, the average commute is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (26.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Preston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, New Preston ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 52 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Preston
| Vehicles available | New Preston | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±9.5 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±14.1 points) | 31.0% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.6% (±16.2 points) | 39.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±13.2 points) | 23.8% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In New Preston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northwest Hills 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 New Preston
| New Preston | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.3% (±25.2 points) | 15.2% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±9.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±2.7 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In New Preston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Preston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Preston | — | 28.7 minutes (±12.1) | — |
| Warren | 3.1 mi | 31.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morris | 6.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kent | 6.7 mi | 20.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem | 7.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Village | 7.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 7.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Litchfield | 8.1 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford (community) | 8.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) | 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 Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Harwinton | 30.6 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | New Preston | 28.7 minutes (±12.1) |
| 3 | Winsted | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | New Hartford Center | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
New Preston is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Washington, 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 New Preston
How long is the average commute in New Preston?
Workers who live in New Preston, CT take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Preston without a car?
0.0% of households in New Preston have no vehicle, and 3.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Preston?
32.3% (±25.2 points) of workers who live in New Preston worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Preston CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Preston CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Preston 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 New Preston CDP, Connecticut (place:52770, 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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