How long is the commute from Plantsville, CT?
Workers who live in Plantsville, CT take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
95.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
1.8% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Plantsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Plantsville | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 95.3% (±4.6 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.8 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Plantsville, the average commute is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Plantsville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Plantsville ranks 29 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 125 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Plantsville
| Vehicles available | Plantsville | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±3.2 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% (±15.0 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.6% (±16.5 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.9% (±4.9 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Plantsville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (9.8%).
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 Plantsville
| Plantsville | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.8% (±2.1 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% (±10.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.2% (±10.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Plantsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (92.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Plantsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plantsville | — | 19.1 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Wolcott | 4.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Cheshire | 5.0 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Cheshire Village | 5.5 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Meriden | 6.0 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin | 6.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Plainville | 6.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 7.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect | 7.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wolcott, CT (29.9 minutes), Cheshire, CT (28.9 minutes), Cheshire Village, CT (26.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Capitol Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Windsor Locks (community) | 21.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 24 (tie) | Glastonbury Center | 21.4 minutes (±3.5) |
| 24 (tie) | Newington (community) | 21.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Wethersfield (community) | 21.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 27 | Tariffville | 21.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 28 | Kensington | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Plantsville | 19.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 30 | Thompsonville | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 31 | Storrs | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 9 of 31 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Plantsville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Southington, 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 Plantsville
How long is the average commute in Plantsville?
Workers who live in Plantsville, CT take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Plantsville without a car?
2.3% of households in Plantsville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Plantsville?
1.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Plantsville worked from home, and 86.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plantsville CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plantsville CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Plantsville 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 Plantsville CDP, Connecticut (place:60260, in state:09).
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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