How long is the commute from Vassar College, NY?
Workers who live in Vassar College, NY take an average of 11.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
8.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
49.8% of workers walk to work.
28.9% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.7 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 28.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Vassar College get to work
| Means of transportation | Vassar College | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 8.9% (±4.4 points) | 69.2% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±5.1 points) | 6.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±2.6 points) | 3.8% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 49.8% (±9.1 points) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.8% (±4.7 points) | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.9% (±11.4 points) | 15.3% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Vassar College, the average commute is lower than in Dutchess County (31.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Vassar College, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dutchess County (3.8%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Dutchess County, Vassar College ranks 18 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 414 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Vassar College
| Vehicles available | Vassar College | Dutchess County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±12.1 points) | 7.2% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 71.9% (±17.8 points) | 35.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 18.6% (±12.5 points) | 36.4% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 1.3% (±2.3 points) | 20.9% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Vassar College, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dutchess County (7.2%).
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 Vassar College
| Vassar College | Dutchess County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.9% (±11.4 points) | 15.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±12.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 78.8% (±26.2 points) | 93.5% (±0.5 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Vassar College, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dutchess County (93.5%).
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 Vassar College
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | — | 11.7 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Arlington | 0.7 mi | 35.9 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| Poughkeepsie | 1.5 mi | 23.8 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Spackenkill | 2.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| MacDonnell Heights | 2.6 mi | 49.6 minutes (±22.2) | Higher |
| Red Oaks Mill | 2.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Marist College | 3.2 mi | 13.6 minutes (±10.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview (Dutchess County) | 3.3 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Crown Heights | 3.7 mi | 41.3 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arlington, NY (35.9 minutes), Poughkeepsie, NY (23.8 minutes), Spackenkill, NY (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Dutchess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Myers Corner | 28.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Pleasant Valley (community) | 28.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 14 | Pine Plains (community) | 27.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 15 | Haviland | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Fairview (Dutchess County) | 23.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 17 | Marist College | 13.6 minutes (±10.5) |
| 18 | Vassar College | 11.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Bard College | 10.4 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 8 of 19 places in Dutchess County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Vassar College 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 Poughkeepsie, 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 Vassar College
How long is the average commute in Vassar College?
Workers who live in Vassar College, NY take an average of 11.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Vassar College without a car?
8.2% of households in Vassar College have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Vassar College?
28.9% (±11.4 points) of workers who live in Vassar College worked from home, and 78.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar College CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar College CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vassar College 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 Vassar College CDP, New York (place:76985, in state:36).
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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