How long is the commute from West Swanzey, NH?
Workers who live in West Swanzey, NH take an average of 34.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.1 minutes (±9.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in West Swanzey get to work
| Means of transportation | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.1% (±11.0 points) | 74.7% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±7.8 points) | 7.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±2.2 points) | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 0.9% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±7.4 points) | 13.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In West Swanzey, the average commute is higher than in Cheshire County (23.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Swanzey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cheshire County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cheshire County, West Swanzey ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 53.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Swanzey
| Vehicles available | West Swanzey | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±3.0 points) | 4.7% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 59.2% (±16.2 points) | 31.8% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±15.1 points) | 39.0% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.2% (±4.8 points) | 24.5% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In West Swanzey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cheshire County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Swanzey
| West Swanzey | Cheshire County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±7.4 points) | 13.1% (±1.4 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% (±15.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.9 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.1% (±15.8 points) | 91.8% (±1.2 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Swanzey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cheshire County (91.8%).
It is not measurably different from New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Swanzey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Swanzey | — | 34.1 minutes (±9.0) | — |
| Keene | 5.8 mi | 17.2 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Marlborough (community) | 6.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Chesterfield | 6.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 6.7 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester (community) | 7.0 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 7.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Troy | 7.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Marlborough | 7.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Keene, NH (17.2 minutes), Marlborough (community), NH (20.7 minutes), Marlborough, NH (21.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cheshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Swanzey | 34.1 minutes (±9.0) |
| 2 | Winchester (community) | 28.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 3 | Jaffrey (community) | 27.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 4 | Troy (community) | 25.3 minutes (±6.6) |
| 5 | Hinsdale (community) | 22.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Marlborough (community) | 20.7 minutes (±3.1) |
West Swanzey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Swanzey, 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 West Swanzey
How long is the average commute in West Swanzey?
Workers who live in West Swanzey, NH take an average of 34.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Swanzey without a car?
1.7% of households in West Swanzey have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Swanzey?
6.7% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in West Swanzey worked from home, and 82.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Swanzey CDP, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Swanzey CDP, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Swanzey CDP, New Hampshire
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 West Swanzey CDP, New Hampshire (place:83700, in state:33).
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 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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