How long is the commute from Winsted, CT?
Workers who live in Winsted, CT take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
7.7% work from home.
13.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Households without a car
- 13.1%
How people in Winsted get to work
| Means of transportation | Winsted | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.9% (±6.6 points) | 71.5% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±3.4 points) | 7.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±3.6 points) | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.7 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.2% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Winsted, the average commute is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (26.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Winsted, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Northwest Hills Planning Region (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Northwest Hills Planning Region, Winsted ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 84 of 134.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Winsted
| Vehicles available | Winsted | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.1% (±6.8 points) | 5.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±8.0 points) | 31.0% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.5% (±6.7 points) | 39.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±6.4 points) | 23.8% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Winsted, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (5.4%).
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 Winsted
| Winsted | Northwest Hills Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.7% (±3.7 points) | 15.2% (±1.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±3.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±5.3 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Winsted, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Northwest Hills Planning Region (93.4%).
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 Winsted
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsted | — | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Barkhamsted | 4.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Colebrook | 5.5 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| New Hartford Center | 5.8 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Norfolk | 6.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Hartford | 6.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Torrington | 7.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland | 7.8 mi | 34.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Canton | 9.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Colebrook, CT (34.1 minutes), Hartland, CT (34.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Northwest Hills Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Harwinton | 30.6 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | New Preston | 28.7 minutes (±12.1) |
| 3 | Winsted | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | New Hartford Center | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
Winsted is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Winchester, 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 Winsted
How long is the average commute in Winsted?
Workers who live in Winsted, CT take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Winsted without a car?
13.1% of households in Winsted have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Winsted?
7.7% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Winsted worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winsted CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winsted CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winsted 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 Winsted CDP, Connecticut (place:87350, in state:09).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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