How long is the commute from Sherman, CT?
Workers who live in Sherman, CT take an average of 40.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
41.9% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.1 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 41.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Sherman get to work
| Means of transportation | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.3% (±13.0 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 41.9% (±13.3 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Sherman, 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 Sherman, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Sherman ranks 4 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sherman
| Vehicles available | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±10.8 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% (±9.6 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.6% (±10.8 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.2% (±7.7 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Sherman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Sherman
| Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 41.9% (±13.3 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.5% (±10.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±10.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sherman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
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 Sherman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | 40.1 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Inglenook | 4.1 mi | 37.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 4.2 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| New Milford (community) | 4.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Town of Pawling | 5.1 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Pawling | 5.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Wingdale | 5.4 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Fairfield | 6.9 mi | 42.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Putnam Lake | 7.8 mi | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Milford, CT (30.3 minutes), New Milford (community), CT (24.0 minutes), Village of Pawling, NY (29.2 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 | Weston | 46.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | New Fairfield | 42.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Westport | 40.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Sherman | 40.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | Darien | 38.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | New Canaan | 38.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Redding | 36.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Wilton | 35.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Newtown | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 10 | Ridgefield | 33.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 10 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 Sherman
How long is the average commute in Sherman?
Workers who live in Sherman, CT take an average of 40.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sherman without a car?
9.3% of households in Sherman have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sherman?
41.9% (±13.3 points) of workers who live in Sherman worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman 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 Sherman town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:68310, in state:09 county:190).
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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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