How long is the commute from Brewster Heights, NY?
Workers who live in Brewster Heights, NY take an average of 36.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.7% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.4 minutes (±4.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Brewster Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Brewster Heights | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.7% (±13.2 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 5.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.7% (±13.0 points) | 14.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Brewster Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Putnam County (39.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brewster Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Putnam County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Putnam County, Brewster Heights ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 70 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brewster Heights
| Vehicles available | Brewster Heights | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.3 points) | 4.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±15.7 points) | 25.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.2% (±16.1 points) | 43.7% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.3% (±14.0 points) | 26.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Brewster Heights, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Putnam County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brewster Heights
| Brewster Heights | Putnam County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.7% (±13.0 points) | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% (±11.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% (±11.5 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brewster Heights, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brewster Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Heights | — | 36.4 minutes (±4.9) | — |
| Village of Brewster | 1.0 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Brewster Hill | 1.5 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel (community) | 2.9 mi | 41.9 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Peach Lake | 3.7 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Carmel | 4.2 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Carmel | 5.1 mi | 41.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Town of North Salem | 5.1 mi | 39.6 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Patterson | 5.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Brewster, NY (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Putnam County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mahopac | 43.1 minutes (±5.2) |
| 2 | Carmel (community) | 41.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Putnam Lake | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 4 | Brewster Heights | 36.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 5 | Peach Lake | 36.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Lake Carmel | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Brewster Hill | 30.0 minutes (±5.2) |
Brewster Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Southeast, 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 Brewster Heights
How long is the average commute in Brewster Heights?
Workers who live in Brewster Heights, NY take an average of 36.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brewster Heights without a car?
0.0% of households in Brewster Heights have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brewster Heights?
15.7% (±13.0 points) of workers who live in Brewster Heights worked from home, and 88.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Heights CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Heights CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Heights CDP, New York
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 Brewster Heights CDP, New York (place:08081, in state:36).
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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