How long is the commute from Little Compton, RI?
Workers who live in Little Compton, RI take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.4% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±6.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Little Compton get to work
| Means of transportation | Little Compton | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.0% (±8.6 points) | 69.8% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.4% (±3.9 points) | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±6.9 points) | 15.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Little Compton, the average commute is higher than in Newport County (22.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Little Compton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Newport County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Newport County, Little Compton ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 4 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Little Compton
| Vehicles available | Little Compton | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±3.3 points) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±6.8 points) | 34.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±9.3 points) | 38.5% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±7.2 points) | 20.1% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Little Compton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Newport County (7.3%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Little Compton
| Little Compton | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±6.9 points) | 15.7% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±3.6 points) | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.8 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Little Compton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Newport County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Little Compton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Compton | — | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) | — |
| Middletown | 6.0 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Newport East | 6.3 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Westport | 6.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tiverton | 7.2 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Melville | 8.1 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Newport | 8.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Portsmouth | 8.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Tiverton (community) | 11 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middletown, RI (19.9 minutes), Newport East, RI (20.5 minutes), Melville, RI (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Newport County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Compton | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Tiverton | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Jamestown | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Middletown | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Newport | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Little Compton
How long is the average commute in Little Compton?
Workers who live in Little Compton, RI take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Little Compton without a car?
3.2% of households in Little Compton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Little Compton?
20.5% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Little Compton worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Compton town, Newport County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Compton town, Newport County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Little Compton town, Newport County, Rhode Island
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 Little Compton town, Newport County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:42400, in state:44 county:005).
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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