How long is the commute from Westport Village, CT?
Workers who live in Westport Village, CT take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.4% of workers drive alone to work.
8.4% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
41.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±6.9)
- Public transportation
- 8.4%
- Work from home
- 41.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Westport Village get to work
| Means of transportation | Westport Village | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.4% (±11.1 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.4% (±4.9 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 41.4% (±10.4 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Westport Village, the average commute is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (30.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westport Village, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Westport Village ranks 26 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westport Village
| Vehicles available | Westport Village | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±3.3 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.5% (±6.9 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.4% (±9.5 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.5% (±7.9 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Westport Village, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Westport Village
| Westport Village | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 41.4% (±10.4 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±3.6 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±2.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Westport Village, 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 Westport Village
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Village | — | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) | — |
| Old Hill | 1.1 mi | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Compo | 1.5 mi | 35.3 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Staples | 2.0 mi | 43.1 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Poplar Plains | 2.0 mi | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Saugatuck | 2.2 mi | 47.1 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Greens Farms | 2.4 mi | 49.2 minutes (±12.1) | Higher |
| Coleytown | 2.5 mi | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Wilton | 3.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Old Hill, CT (42.2 minutes), Staples, CT (43.1 minutes), Saugatuck, CT (47.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Bethel (community) | 32.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 21 | Noroton Heights | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 22 | South Wilton | 31.4 minutes (±8.2) |
| 23 | Ridgefield (community) | 31.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Lakes East | 30.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 (tie) | Tokeneke | 30.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 26 | Westport Village | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) |
| 27 | Cos Cob | 28.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 28 | Greenwich (community) | 27.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 29 | Wilton Center | 25.8 minutes (±8.1) |
| 30 | Route 7 Gateway | 25.7 minutes (±9.2) |
| 31 | New Milford (community) | 24.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 32 | Pemberwick | 23.4 minutes (±5.9) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westport Village 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 Westport Village
How long is the average commute in Westport Village?
Workers who live in Westport Village, CT take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westport Village without a car?
3.7% of households in Westport Village have no vehicle, and 8.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westport Village?
41.4% (±10.4 points) of workers who live in Westport Village worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Village CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Village CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Village 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 Westport Village CDP, Connecticut (place:83586, 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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Figures last updated on .
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