How long is the commute from South Hero, VT?
Workers who live in South Hero, VT take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
26.3% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 26.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in South Hero get to work
| Means of transportation | South Hero | Grand Isle County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±7.1 points) | 73.1% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±3.3 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.0 points) | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.3% (±7.3 points) | 17.9% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In South Hero, the average commute is lower than in Grand Isle County (31.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Hero, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grand Isle County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grand Isle County, South Hero ranks 5 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 158 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Hero
| Vehicles available | South Hero | Grand Isle County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.6 points) | 1.4% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% (±5.4 points) | 29.3% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.1% (±6.8 points) | 45.2% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.8% (±5.8 points) | 24.1% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In South Hero, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grand Isle County (1.4%).
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 South Hero
| South Hero | Grand Isle County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.3% (±7.3 points) | 17.9% (±3.3 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.4 points) | 96.0% (±1.7 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±3.3 points) | 92.5% (±2.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In South Hero, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grand Isle County (92.5%).
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 South Hero
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hero | — | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Grand Isle | 6.2 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Colchester | 6.5 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Milton | 7.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Head | 7.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Plattsburgh | 8.6 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Milton (community) | 9.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 10.0 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Plattsburgh West | 10 mi | 14.1 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colchester, VT (19.9 minutes), Plattsburgh, NY (16.6 minutes), Burlington, VT (18.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Grand Isle, VT (31.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grand Isle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isle La Motte | 37.6 minutes (±8.8) |
| 2 | Alburgh (Grand Isle County, town) | 34.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 3 | Grand Isle | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | North Hero | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 5 | South Hero | 24.4 minutes (±2.2) |
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 South Hero
How long is the average commute in South Hero?
Workers who live in South Hero, VT take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Hero without a car?
3.0% of households in South Hero have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Hero?
26.3% (±7.3 points) of workers who live in South Hero worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hero town, Grand Isle County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hero town, Grand Isle County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Hero town, Grand Isle 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 South Hero town, Grand Isle County, Vermont (county subdivision:67000, in state:50 county:013).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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