How long is the commute from Burlington, VT?
Workers who live in Burlington, VT take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.6% of workers drive alone to work.
5.3% take public transportation.
17.0% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
13.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 5.3%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 13.2%
How people in Burlington get to work
| Means of transportation | Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 45.6% (±2.7 points) | 61.9% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.3% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 17.0% (±2.4 points) | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±1.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±2.5 points) | 19.8% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Burlington, the average commute is lower than in Chittenden County (21.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Burlington, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Chittenden County (1.8%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (0.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chittenden County, Burlington ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 229 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Burlington
| Vehicles available | Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.2% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±3.3 points) | 36.1% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.4% (±3.0 points) | 41.4% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.7 points) | 15.4% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Burlington, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Chittenden County (7.1%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (6.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Burlington
| Burlington | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±2.5 points) | 19.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±1.5 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Burlington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Chittenden County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Burlington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | — | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Winooski | 2.7 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Colchester | 4.3 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Burlington | 4.7 mi | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Essex Junction | 6.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne (community) | 7.1 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne | 7.1 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Williston | 8.3 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 9.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winooski, VT (21.9 minutes), Essex, VT (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Chittenden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Winooski | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 11 | Shelburne | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 12 | Colchester | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) |
| 13 | Williston | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 14 | Hinesburg | 19.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 15 | St. George | 19.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 16 | Burlington | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 17 | South Burlington | 17.7 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Chittenden 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 Burlington
How long is the average commute in Burlington?
Workers who live in Burlington, VT take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Burlington without a car?
13.2% of households in Burlington have no vehicle, and 5.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Burlington?
19.0% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Burlington worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Burlington city, Vermont
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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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