How long is the commute from Norwich, NY?
Workers who live in Norwich, NY take an average of 14.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
17.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.9 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 17.4%
How people in Norwich get to work
| Means of transportation | Norwich | Chenango County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±5.6 points) | 78.4% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±3.1 points) | 8.4% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 0.0% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±3.2 points) | 3.5% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±3.9 points) | 9.1% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Norwich, the average commute is lower than in Chenango County (22.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Norwich, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Chenango County (0.0%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chenango County, Norwich ranks 22 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 990 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Norwich
| Vehicles available | Norwich | Chenango County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.4% (±5.4 points) | 7.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% (±8.0 points) | 35.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.6% (±5.2 points) | 37.6% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.9% (±3.7 points) | 19.5% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Norwich, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chenango County (7.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Norwich
| Norwich | Chenango County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±3.9 points) | 9.1% (±1.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.2 points) | 92.7% (±1.1 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±5.3 points) | 88.8% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Norwich, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Chenango County (88.8%).
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 Norwich
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | — | 14.9 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Town of Norwich | 2.4 mi | 18.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Town of North Norwich | 4.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Town of Preston | 4.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Town of Plymouth | 6.5 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Village of Oxford | 7.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Town of New Berlin | 8.0 mi | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Town of Guilford | 9.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Town of Oxford | 10 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of North Norwich, NY (20.3 minutes), Town of Preston, NY (23.8 minutes), Town of Plymouth, NY (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chenango County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Town of Bainbridge | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 (tie) | Town of Sherburne | 22.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Town of Smyrna | 21.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 19 | Town of North Norwich | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 20 | Town of New Berlin | 20.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 21 | Town of Norwich | 18.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 22 | Norwich | 14.9 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Chenango County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Norwich
How long is the average commute in Norwich?
Workers who live in Norwich, NY take an average of 14.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Norwich without a car?
17.4% of households in Norwich have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Norwich?
10.4% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Norwich worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norwich city, Chenango County, 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 Norwich city, Chenango County, New York (county subdivision:53979, in state:36 county:017).
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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