How long is the commute from Scotland, CT?
Workers who live in Scotland, CT take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
2.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.0%
How people in Scotland get to work
| Means of transportation | Scotland | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±9.2 points) | 79.8% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.3% (±8.2 points) | 6.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.2 points) | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.8 points) | 0.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±6.6 points) | 11.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Scotland, the average commute is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (29.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scotland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Scotland ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 25 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scotland
| Vehicles available | Scotland | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.0% (±1.7 points) | 4.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.0% (±4.9 points) | 28.1% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±8.1 points) | 39.3% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 45.0% (±7.8 points) | 27.8% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Scotland, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (4.8%).
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 Scotland
| Scotland | Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±6.6 points) | 11.9% (±1.2 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.0% (±0.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.8 points) | 91.4% (±1.0 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Scotland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Scotland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | — | 32.9 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Canterbury | 4.0 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sprague | 4.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Windham | 4.4 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| South Windham | 5.0 mi | 25.8 minutes (±9.0) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin | 6.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hampton | 6.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Baltic | 6.1 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Willimantic | 6.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Windham, CT (24.3 minutes), Franklin, CT (27.2 minutes), Willimantic, CT (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling | 35.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 2 | Eastford | 35.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Ashford | 34.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Scotland | 32.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Chaplin | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Canterbury | 31.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Thompson | 31.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 6 (tie) | Union | 31.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 | Voluntown | 31.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 10 | Woodstock | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Northeastern 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 Scotland
How long is the average commute in Scotland?
Workers who live in Scotland, CT take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scotland without a car?
2.0% of households in Scotland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scotland?
11.5% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Scotland worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scotland town, Northeastern 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 Scotland town, Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:67400, in state:09 county:150).
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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