How long is the commute from Brattleboro, VT?
Workers who live in Brattleboro, VT take an average of 19.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.0% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.1 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Brattleboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Brattleboro | Windham County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.8% (±5.7 points) | 67.5% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±3.9 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.0% (±3.2 points) | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±4.3 points) | 18.5% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Brattleboro, the average commute is lower than in Windham County (22.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brattleboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Windham County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Windham County, Brattleboro ranks 20 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brattleboro
| Vehicles available | Brattleboro | Windham County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±3.5 points) | 6.2% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.3% (±5.4 points) | 38.6% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% (±4.9 points) | 37.5% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±3.2 points) | 17.6% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Brattleboro, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Windham County (6.2%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brattleboro
| Brattleboro | Windham County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±4.3 points) | 18.5% (±1.6 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±2.0 points) | 94.4% (±0.9 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.7% (±4.4 points) | 82.4% (±1.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Brattleboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Windham County (82.4%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brattleboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brattleboro | — | 19.1 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Dummerston | 4.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Marlboro | 5.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Guilford | 6.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Hinsdale | 7.4 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Halifax | 7.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Newfane (Windham County, town) | 8.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon | 8.7 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale (community) | 8.7 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Guilford, VT (25.2 minutes), Hinsdale, NH (23.8 minutes), Halifax, VT (32.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Windham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jamaica | 22.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 15 | Dover | 22.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 16 | Wilmington | 21.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 17 | Dummerston | 20.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 18 | Vernon | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Rockingham | 19.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 20 | Brattleboro | 19.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Putney | 17.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 22 | Marlboro | 17.3 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 9 of 22 places in Windham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Brattleboro include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brattleboro (community), West Brattleboro.
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 Brattleboro
How long is the average commute in Brattleboro?
Workers who live in Brattleboro, VT take an average of 19.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brattleboro without a car?
9.9% of households in Brattleboro have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brattleboro?
17.9% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Brattleboro worked from home, and 82.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brattleboro town, Windham County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brattleboro town, Windham County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brattleboro town, Windham County, Vermont
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 Brattleboro town, Windham County, Vermont (county subdivision:07900, in state:50 county:025).
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 last updated on .
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