How long is the commute from Norfolk, CT?
Workers who live in Norfolk, CT take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.4% of workers drive alone to work.
3.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 3.0%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Norfolk get to work
| Means of transportation | Norfolk | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.4% (±9.6 points) | 71.5% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.9% (±11.8 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±7.1 points) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Norfolk, 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 Norfolk, 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, Norfolk ranks 12 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Norfolk
| Vehicles available | Norfolk | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.3 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±6.9 points) | 31.0% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% (±6.2 points) | 39.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.6% (±5.9 points) | 23.8% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Norfolk, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Northwest Hills 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 Norfolk
| Norfolk | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±7.1 points) | 15.2% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.7 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Norfolk, 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 Norfolk
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | — | 27.3 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Winchester | 4.6 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colebrook | 6.4 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Winsted | 6.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan | 6.6 mi | 16.8 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| North Canaan | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Goshen | 8.8 mi | 41.9 minutes (±11.3) | Higher |
| New Marlborough | 9.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Torrington | 9.7 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Canaan, CT (16.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colebrook, CT (34.1 minutes), Goshen, CT (41.9 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cornwall | 30.0 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Sharon | 29.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 8 | New Hartford | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | Morris | 29.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 10 | Burlington | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Barkhamsted | 28.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 12 | Norfolk | 27.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Winchester | 26.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Harwinton | 25.6 minutes (±4.4) |
| 15 | Washington | 25.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 16 | Litchfield | 25.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 17 | Torrington | 25.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 | North Canaan | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Northwest Hills 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 Norfolk
How long is the average commute in Norfolk?
Workers who live in Norfolk, CT take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Norfolk without a car?
2.9% of households in Norfolk have no vehicle, and 3.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Norfolk?
23.3% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Norfolk worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norfolk town, Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
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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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