How long is the commute from Norwalk, CT?
Workers who live in Norwalk, CT take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.8% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
15.1% work from home.
8.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 15.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.5%
How people in Norwalk get to work
| Means of transportation | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 64.8% (±1.9 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±1.2 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±1.2 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.1% (±1.5 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Norwalk, the average commute is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Norwalk, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Norwalk ranks 18 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 89 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Norwalk
| Vehicles available | Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.5% (±1.4 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±2.0 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±2.2 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.8% (±1.7 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Norwalk, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (6.2%).
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 Norwalk
| Norwalk | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.1% (±1.5 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±0.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Norwalk, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Norwalk
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | — | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Darien Downtown | 2.8 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Saugatuck | 3.0 mi | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Tokeneke | 3.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Compo | 4.1 mi | 35.3 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Darien | 4.2 mi | 38.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Noroton Heights | 4.2 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Noroton | 4.4 mi | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Westport | 4.4 mi | 40.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Darien Downtown, CT (37.3 minutes), Saugatuck, CT (47.1 minutes), Compo, CT (35.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | New Milford | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Danbury | 29.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Greenwich | 29.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Bridgewater | 29.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Stamford | 28.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Brookfield | 28.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Norwalk | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Western Connecticut 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 Norwalk
How long is the average commute in Norwalk?
Workers who live in Norwalk, CT take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Norwalk without a car?
8.5% of households in Norwalk have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Norwalk?
15.1% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Norwalk worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwalk town, Western Connecticut 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 Norwalk town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:56060, in state:09 county:190).
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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