How long is the commute from Rupert, VT?
Workers who live in Rupert, VT take an average of 26.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.2% of workers walk to work.
18.6% work from home.
2.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.9 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.4%
How people in Rupert get to work
| Means of transportation | Rupert | Bennington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.4% (±9.8 points) | 69.9% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±2.4 points) | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.2% (±6.6 points) | 3.8% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.6% (±8.5 points) | 17.7% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Rupert, the average commute is higher than in Bennington County (20.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rupert, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bennington County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Bennington County, Rupert ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 118 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rupert
| Vehicles available | Rupert | Bennington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% (±2.5 points) | 7.5% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.6% (±14.2 points) | 36.4% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.6% (±12.4 points) | 38.9% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.3% (±14.5 points) | 17.2% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Rupert, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bennington County (7.5%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rupert
| Rupert | Bennington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.6% (±8.5 points) | 17.7% (±2.4 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.4% (±13.6 points) | 93.2% (±1.3 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 67.2% (±13.0 points) | 84.4% (±2.5 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Rupert, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bennington County (84.4%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rupert
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert | — | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Sandgate | 4.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±8.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pawlet | 7.5 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Hebron | 7.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Danby | 7.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dorset | 8.6 mi | 21.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Salem | 9.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester (Bennington County, town) | 9.1 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Manchester (Bennington County, village) | 9.2 mi | 19.5 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Manchester (Bennington County, town), VT (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bennington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Readsboro | 31.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 2 | Stamford | 30.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Peru | 27.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Sandgate | 27.2 minutes (±8.4) |
| 5 | Rupert | 26.9 minutes (±5.4) |
| 6 | Winhall | 26.6 minutes (±8.6) |
| 7 | Shaftsbury | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) |
| 8 | Woodford | 23.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Searsburg | 23.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Landgrove | 22.9 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Sunderland | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Bennington 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 Rupert
How long is the average commute in Rupert?
Workers who live in Rupert, VT take an average of 26.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rupert without a car?
2.4% of households in Rupert have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rupert?
18.6% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Rupert worked from home, and 67.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert town, Bennington County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rupert town, Bennington 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 Rupert town, Bennington County, Vermont (county subdivision:61000, in state:50 county:003).
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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