How long is the commute from Woodbury, CT?
Workers who live in Woodbury, CT take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Woodbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Woodbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.8% (±5.6 points) | 74.3% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.9 points) | 8.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.4% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.3% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±5.7 points) | 12.7% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Woodbury, the average commute is higher than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (28.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woodbury, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (1.4%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Woodbury ranks 1 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woodbury
| Vehicles available | Woodbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±4.0 points) | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±7.2 points) | 33.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±5.3 points) | 36.5% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±4.9 points) | 20.6% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Woodbury, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (9.1%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Woodbury
| Woodbury | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±5.7 points) | 12.7% (±0.7 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.8 points) | 94.8% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.1 points) | 90.8% (±0.6 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Woodbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (90.8%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woodbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury | — | 35.2 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Roxbury | 4.7 mi | 36.6 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Middlebury | 5.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Bethlehem | 5.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Watertown (community) | 5.2 mi | 21.2 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Heritage Village | 5.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bethlehem Village | 5.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Southbury | 6.0 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Watertown | 6.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middlebury, CT (25.3 minutes), Bethlehem, CT (29.0 minutes), Watertown (community), CT (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | 35.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 | Naugatuck | 33.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Beacon Falls | 32.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 4 | Seymour | 32.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Shelton | 30.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Oxford | 30.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 (tie) | Southbury | 29.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 7 of 19 places in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Woodbury include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Woodbury Center.
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 Woodbury
How long is the average commute in Woodbury?
Workers who live in Woodbury, CT take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woodbury without a car?
4.5% of households in Woodbury have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woodbury?
20.5% (±5.7 points) of workers who live in Woodbury worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, 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 Woodbury town, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:87910, in state:09 county:140).
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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