How long is the commute from Stamford, CT?
Workers who live in Stamford, CT take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.1% of workers drive alone to work.
9.6% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
19.4% work from home.
9.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 9.6%
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.4%
How people in Stamford get to work
| Means of transportation | Stamford | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.1% (±1.9 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±1.0 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.6% (±1.1 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.4% (±1.5 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Stamford, the average commute is lower 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 Stamford, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Stamford ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Stamford
| Vehicles available | Stamford | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% (±1.3 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±1.7 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.0% (±1.8 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.3% (±1.1 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Stamford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Stamford
| Stamford | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.4% (±1.5 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Stamford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Stamford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | — | 28.5 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Noroton Heights | 2.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cos Cob | 3.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Noroton | 3.2 mi | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| Riverside | 3.9 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Darien | 3.9 mi | 38.6 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Darien Downtown | 4.0 mi | 37.3 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Old Greenwich | 4.3 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Tokeneke | 4.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Noroton, CT (43.0 minutes), Riverside, CT (35.4 minutes), Darien, CT (38.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ridgefield | 33.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 | Bethel | 32.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | New Milford | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Danbury | 29.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Greenwich | 29.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 15 | Bridgewater | 29.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 16 | Stamford | 28.5 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Brookfield | 28.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 | Norwalk | 27.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 9 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 Stamford
How long is the average commute in Stamford?
Workers who live in Stamford, CT take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Stamford without a car?
9.4% of households in Stamford have no vehicle, and 9.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Stamford?
19.4% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Stamford worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stamford town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stamford town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stamford 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 Stamford town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:73070, 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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