How long is the commute from Springs, NY?
Workers who live in Springs, NY take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.9% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
25.7% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 25.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Springs | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.9% (±9.1 points) | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±6.5 points) | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±2.9 points) | 4.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±4.0 points) | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.7% (±9.2 points) | 12.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Springs, the average commute is lower than in Suffolk County (31.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Suffolk County (4.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Springs ranks 108 of 113 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 337 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Springs
| Vehicles available | Springs | Suffolk County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±2.3 points) | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±8.9 points) | 27.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±8.6 points) | 39.1% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±6.4 points) | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (5.1%).
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 Springs
| Springs | Suffolk County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.7% (±9.2 points) | 12.0% (±0.4 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±2.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±4.3 points) | 93.2% (±0.3 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Suffolk County (93.2%).
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 Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Northwest Harbor | 3.4 mi | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Hampton North | 4.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of East Hampton | 5.8 mi | 19.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sag Harbor | 7.2 mi | 18.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Shelter Island (community) | 7.4 mi | 41.0 minutes (±34.8) | Not measurably different |
| Village of North Haven | 8.1 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Shelter Island | 8.7 mi | 34.0 minutes (±23.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Sagaponack | 9.0 mi | 19.7 minutes (±16.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 102 (tie) | Mattituck | 23.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 102 (tie) | Noyack | 23.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 104 | Northwest Harbor | 23.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 105 | Montauk | 23.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 106 | East Hampton North | 22.5 minutes (±6.7) |
| 107 | Bridgehampton | 22.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 108 | Springs | 20.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 109 | Orient | 20.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 110 | Water Mill | 18.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 111 | Northville (community) | 17.7 minutes (±6.7) |
| 112 | Shelter Island Heights | 17.3 minutes (±12.6) |
| 113 | Stony Brook University | 16.2 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 12 of 113 places in Suffolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Springs 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 East Hampton, 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 Springs
How long is the average commute in Springs?
Workers who live in Springs, NY take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Springs without a car?
2.8% of households in Springs have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Springs?
25.7% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Springs worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springs CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springs CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springs CDP, New York
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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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