How long is the commute from Somers (community), CT?
Workers who live in Somers (community), CT take an average of 35.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
16.5% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.8 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Somers (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Somers (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.1% (±10.4 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±5.4 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±2.5 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.5% (±9.5 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Somers (community), the average commute is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (23.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somers (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Somers (community) ranks 2 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 18 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somers (community)
| Vehicles available | Somers (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±15.2 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% (±10.6 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±9.4 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Somers (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Capitol Planning Region (9.8%).
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 Somers (community)
| Somers (community) | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.5% (±9.5 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±2.8 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±6.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Somers (community), 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 Somers (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somers (community) | — | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Hazardville | 4.5 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Crystal Lake | 5.2 mi | 38.9 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ellington | 5.4 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| East Longmeadow | 5.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Hampden | 5.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Enfield | 5.7 mi | 23.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Sherwood Manor | 6.4 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Southwood Acres | 6.9 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hazardville, CT (23.5 minutes), East Longmeadow, MA (22.6 minutes), Hampden, MA (25.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crystal Lake | 38.9 minutes (±10.6) |
| 2 | Somers (community) | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 3 | Canton Valley | 31.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Collinsville | 30.3 minutes (±4.0) |
| 5 | West Simsbury | 28.9 minutes (±10.6) |
| 6 | Salmon Brook | 28.2 minutes (±6.8) |
| 7 (tie) | North Granby | 27.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 7 (tie) | Suffield Depot | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Somers (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Somers, 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 Somers (community)
How long is the average commute in Somers (community)?
Workers who live in Somers (community), CT take an average of 35.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somers (community) without a car?
7.1% of households in Somers (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somers (community)?
16.5% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Somers (community) worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somers 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 Somers CDP, Connecticut (place:69150, 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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