How long is the commute from Montpelier, VT?
Workers who live in Montpelier, VT take an average of 18.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
9.7% of workers walk to work.
26.9% work from home.
9.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 26.9%
- Households without a car
- 9.6%
How people in Montpelier get to work
| Means of transportation | Montpelier | Washington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.2% (±5.1 points) | 69.6% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±2.0 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.7% (±3.1 points) | 3.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.9% (±4.8 points) | 19.1% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Montpelier, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (23.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montpelier, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Montpelier ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 234 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montpelier
| Vehicles available | Montpelier | Washington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.6% (±2.5 points) | 6.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±5.5 points) | 36.9% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±6.1 points) | 42.6% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.5% (±1.9 points) | 14.5% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Montpelier, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (6.0%).
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 Montpelier
| Montpelier | Washington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.9% (±4.8 points) | 19.1% (±1.5 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±1.4 points) | 95.6% (±1.0 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±2.8 points) | 91.6% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Montpelier, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (91.6%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (89.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montpelier
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | — | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| East Montpelier | 3.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Berlin | 4.6 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Middlesex | 4.7 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Barre (Washington County, city) | 5.6 mi | 18.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Moretown | 6.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Barre (Washington County, town) | 7.5 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Plainfield | 7.7 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| South Barre | 8.1 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Middlesex, VT (27.4 minutes), Moretown, VT (25.0 minutes), Barre (Washington County, town), VT (22.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Duxbury | 23.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Barre (Washington County, town) | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Berlin | 21.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 | East Montpelier | 19.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 18 (tie) | Barre (Washington County, city) | 18.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Warren | 18.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 20 | Montpelier | 18.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Washington 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 Montpelier
How long is the average commute in Montpelier?
Workers who live in Montpelier, VT take an average of 18.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montpelier without a car?
9.6% of households in Montpelier have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montpelier?
26.9% (±4.8 points) of workers who live in Montpelier worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier city, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier city, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montpelier 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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