How long is the commute from Storrs, CT?
Workers who live in Storrs, CT take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% of workers drive alone to work.
6.6% take public transportation.
20.9% of workers walk to work.
33.4% work from home.
23.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 6.6%
- Work from home
- 33.4%
- Households without a car
- 23.9%
How people in Storrs get to work
| Means of transportation | Storrs | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 32.9% (±5.6 points) | 69.7% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.6% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 20.9% (±4.9 points) | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.4% (±5.1 points) | 16.9% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Storrs, the average commute is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (23.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Storrs, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (2.7%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Capitol Planning Region, Storrs ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 127 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Storrs
| Vehicles available | Storrs | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.9% (±9.7 points) | 9.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% (±11.4 points) | 33.7% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.5% (±6.8 points) | 36.9% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±5.7 points) | 19.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Storrs, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Capitol Planning Region (9.8%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (8.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Storrs
| Storrs | Capitol Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.4% (±5.1 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±2.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.0% (±11.4 points) | 91.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Storrs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Capitol Planning Region (91.5%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Storrs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storrs | — | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| South Coventry | 4.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Coventry Lake | 4.7 mi | 25.7 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Coventry | 5.1 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Willington | 6.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Chaplin | 6.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Willimantic | 6.7 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Ashford | 7.4 mi | 34.4 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Tolland | 7.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Coventry Lake, CT (25.7 minutes), Coventry, CT (26.6 minutes), Willington, CT (26.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Newington (community) | 21.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Wethersfield (community) | 21.2 minutes (±1.2) |
| 27 | Tariffville | 21.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 28 | Kensington | 20.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 29 | Plantsville | 19.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 30 | Thompsonville | 18.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 31 | Storrs | 18.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Capitol Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Storrs is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mansfield, 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 Storrs
How long is the average commute in Storrs?
Workers who live in Storrs, CT take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Storrs without a car?
23.9% of households in Storrs have no vehicle, and 6.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Storrs?
33.4% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Storrs worked from home, and 77.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Storrs CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Storrs CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Storrs 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 Storrs CDP, Connecticut (place:73980, in state:09).
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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