How long is the commute from Wilton Center, CT?
Workers who live in Wilton Center, CT take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.1% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
37.8% work from home.
17.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 37.8%
- Households without a car
- 17.2%
How people in Wilton Center get to work
| Means of transportation | Wilton Center | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.1% (±14.0 points) | 59.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±3.6 points) | 7.0% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±3.2 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.8% (±12.3 points) | 21.5% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Wilton Center, 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 Wilton Center, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Wilton Center ranks 29 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 75 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wilton Center
| Vehicles available | Wilton Center | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.2% (±8.7 points) | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% (±11.6 points) | 32.3% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±11.5 points) | 39.4% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.3% (±7.7 points) | 22.1% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Wilton Center, 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wilton Center
| Wilton Center | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.8% (±12.3 points) | 21.5% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.8% (±7.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.3 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±7.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wilton Center, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Western Connecticut Planning Region (94.7%).
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 Wilton Center
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilton Center | — | 25.8 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| South Wilton | 1.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Poplar Plains | 2.9 mi | 43.3 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Georgetown | 3.5 mi | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Old Hill | 3.8 mi | 42.2 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Weston | 4.0 mi | 46.6 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| New Canaan | 4.4 mi | 38.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Coleytown | 4.4 mi | 38.0 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Westport Village | 4.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Poplar Plains, CT (43.3 minutes), Old Hill, CT (42.2 minutes), Weston, CT (46.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 33 | Byram | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 11 of 33 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wilton Center is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Wilton, 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 Wilton Center
How long is the average commute in Wilton Center?
Workers who live in Wilton Center, CT take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wilton Center without a car?
17.2% of households in Wilton Center have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wilton Center?
37.8% (±12.3 points) of workers who live in Wilton Center worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton Center CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton Center CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilton Center 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 Wilton Center CDP, Connecticut (place:86380, 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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