How long is the commute from Essex, VT?
Workers who live in Essex, VT take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
21.5% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 21.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Essex get to work
| Means of transportation | Essex | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.3% (±6.4 points) | 61.9% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±5.2 points) | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 6.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.5% (±5.9 points) | 19.8% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Essex, the average commute is not measurably different from Chittenden County (21.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Essex, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Chittenden County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Chittenden County, Essex ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 191 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Essex
| Vehicles available | Essex | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.1% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±5.5 points) | 36.1% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±6.2 points) | 41.4% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.0% (±4.2 points) | 15.4% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Essex, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Chittenden County (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Essex
| Essex | Chittenden County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.5% (±5.9 points) | 19.8% (±1.1 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.1% (±0.9 points) | 93.4% (±0.8 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Essex, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Chittenden County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Essex
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | — | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Westford | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Jericho | 6.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Milton (community) | 7.3 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Winooski | 7.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Williston | 7.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Underhill | 8.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Colchester | 8.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Milton | 9.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westford, VT (33.3 minutes), Jericho, VT (25.8 minutes), Underhill, VT (32.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Huntington | 31.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 | Milton | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Bolton | 27.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Jericho | 25.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Charlotte | 25.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Richmond | 24.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 9 | Essex | 22.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Chittenden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Essex include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Essex Junction.
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 Essex
How long is the average commute in Essex?
Workers who live in Essex, VT take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Essex without a car?
5.9% of households in Essex have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Essex?
21.5% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Essex worked from home, and 99.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex town, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex town, Chittenden County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex town, Chittenden 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 Essex town, Chittenden County, Vermont (county subdivision:24175, in state:50 county:007).
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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