How long is the commute from Staples, CT?
Workers who live in Staples, CT take an average of 43.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.8% of workers drive alone to work.
10.7% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
29.7% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.1 minutes (±8.6)
- Public transportation
- 10.7%
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Staples get to work
| Means of transportation | Staples | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 47.8% (±8.1 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±4.6 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.7% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±2.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.7% (±6.2 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Staples, 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 Staples, 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, Staples ranks 4 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Staples
| Vehicles available | Staples | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±1.6 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.7% (±10.7 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±7.8 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±7.6 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Staples, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (6.2%).
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 Staples
| Staples | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.7% (±6.2 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.4% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Staples, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Staples
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | — | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) | — |
| Coleytown | 1.8 mi | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Village | 2.0 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) | Lower |
| Greens Farms | 2.2 mi | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) | Not measurably different |
| Southport | 2.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±7.0) | Lower |
| Compo | 2.6 mi | 35.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Hill | 2.8 mi | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Plains | 2.9 mi | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Mill Plain | 3.0 mi | 29.0 minutes (±8.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westport Village, CT (30.7 minutes), Southport, CT (28.1 minutes), Mill Plain, CT (29.0 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 | Greens Farms | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) |
| 2 | Saugatuck | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) |
| 3 | Poplar Plains | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) |
| 4 | Staples | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) |
| 5 | Noroton | 43.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 6 | Old Hill | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) |
| 7 | Ball Pond | 39.3 minutes (±9.7) |
| 8 | New Canaan (community) | 38.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 9 | Ridgebury | 38.1 minutes (±5.7) |
| 10 | Coleytown | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Staples is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Westport, 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 Staples
How long is the average commute in Staples?
Workers who live in Staples, CT take an average of 43.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Staples without a car?
2.7% of households in Staples have no vehicle, and 10.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Staples?
29.7% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Staples worked from home, and 98.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Staples CDP, Connecticut
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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 last updated on .
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