How long is the commute from Brewster Hill, NY?
Workers who live in Brewster Hill, NY take an average of 30.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.3% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.0 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in Brewster Hill get to work
| Means of transportation | Brewster Hill | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.3% (±14.4 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.7% (±10.9 points) | 7.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±5.7 points) | 5.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.2 points) | 1.8% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.8% (±5.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 14.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Brewster Hill, the average commute is lower than in Putnam County (39.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brewster Hill, 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 Hill ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 197 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brewster Hill
| Vehicles available | Brewster Hill | Putnam County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±2.3 points) | 4.6% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±10.8 points) | 25.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.7% (±13.9 points) | 43.7% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±9.8 points) | 26.1% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Brewster Hill, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Putnam County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brewster Hill
| Brewster Hill | Putnam County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 14.4% (±1.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±4.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±4.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brewster Hill, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Putnam County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New York (90.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brewster Hill
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster Hill | — | 30.0 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Brewster Heights | 1.5 mi | 36.4 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Brewster | 1.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Peach Lake | 3.8 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Carmel | 4.1 mi | 35.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Carmel (community) | 4.2 mi | 41.9 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Town of Patterson | 4.5 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Putnam Lake | 4.7 mi | 39.3 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Ball Pond | 5.0 mi | 39.3 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Brewster, NY (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carmel (community), NY (41.9 minutes), Town of Patterson, NY (37.0 minutes), Putnam Lake, NY (39.3 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 Hill 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 Hill
How long is the average commute in Brewster Hill?
Workers who live in Brewster Hill, NY take an average of 30.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brewster Hill without a car?
1.4% of households in Brewster Hill have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brewster Hill?
1.0% (±1.6 points) of workers who live in Brewster Hill worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Hill CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Hill CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster Hill 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 Hill CDP, New York (place:08092, 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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