How long is the commute from Seymour, CT?
Workers who live in Seymour, CT take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
16.4% work from home.
6.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.9%
How people in Seymour get to work
| Means of transportation | Seymour | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±3.5 points) | 74.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±1.9 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.5 points) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.7% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Seymour, the average commute is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (28.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Seymour, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Seymour ranks 4 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Seymour
| Vehicles available | Seymour | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±4.3 points) | 33.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% (±4.8 points) | 36.5% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±4.7 points) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Seymour, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (9.1%).
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 Seymour
| Seymour | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.4% (±3.2 points) | 12.7% (±0.7 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.6 points) | 90.8% (±0.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Seymour, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (90.8%).
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 Seymour
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour | — | 32.0 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Ansonia | 2.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Derby | 4.1 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon Falls | 4.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 4.4 mi | 24.7 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Oxford | 5.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany | 5.3 mi | 32.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Village | 5.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shelton | 6.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Woodbridge, CT (24.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | 35.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Naugatuck | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Beacon Falls | 32.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Seymour | 32.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Shelton | 30.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Oxford | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Southbury | 29.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 (tie) | Wolcott | 29.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Bethlehem | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 10 | Cheshire | 28.9 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 10 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley 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 Seymour
How long is the average commute in Seymour?
Workers who live in Seymour, CT take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Seymour without a car?
6.9% of households in Seymour have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Seymour?
16.4% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Seymour worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Seymour town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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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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