How long is the commute from Noroton, CT?
Workers who live in Noroton, CT take an average of 43.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.0% of workers drive alone to work.
23.1% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
31.9% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.0 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 23.1%
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Noroton get to work
| Means of transportation | Noroton | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.0% (±5.5 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 23.1% (±6.1 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.9% (±7.4 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Noroton, the average commute is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (30.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Noroton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Noroton ranks 5 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Noroton
| Vehicles available | Noroton | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.2 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.4% (±7.5 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.8% (±8.0 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.9% (±5.6 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Noroton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (6.2%).
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 Noroton
| Noroton | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.9% (±7.4 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.2 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Noroton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Noroton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noroton | — | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Noroton Heights | 1.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
| Tokeneke | 1.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| Darien Downtown | 1.7 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stamford | 3.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Norwalk | 4.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Old Greenwich | 4.8 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Riverside | 5.2 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Cos Cob | 5.3 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Noroton Heights, CT (31.8 minutes), Tokeneke, CT (30.9 minutes), Stamford, CT (28.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greens Farms | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) |
| 2 | Saugatuck | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Poplar Plains | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) |
| 4 | Staples | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Noroton | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Old Hill | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 7 | Ball Pond | 39.3 minutes (±9.7) |
| 8 | New Canaan (community) | 38.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Ridgebury | 38.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Coleytown | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 11 | Darien Downtown | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 11 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Noroton is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Darien, 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 Noroton
How long is the average commute in Noroton?
Workers who live in Noroton, CT take an average of 43.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Noroton without a car?
1.9% of households in Noroton have no vehicle, and 23.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Noroton?
31.9% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Noroton worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Noroton CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Noroton CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Noroton 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 Noroton CDP, Connecticut (place:53540, 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 last updated on .
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