How long is the commute from Washington, VT?
Workers who live in Washington, VT take an average of 30.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.7 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Washington get to work
| Means of transportation | Washington | Orange County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.5% (±11.1 points) | 69.8% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±9.1 points) | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±5.3 points) | 3.2% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.9 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±6.0 points) | 15.4% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Washington, the average commute is higher than in Orange County (26.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Washington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Washington ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Washington
| Vehicles available | Washington | Orange County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±1.9 points) | 3.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.2% (±10.0 points) | 32.1% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±10.6 points) | 42.5% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±6.4 points) | 21.5% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Washington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (3.9%).
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 Washington
| Washington | Orange County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±6.0 points) | 15.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.0% (±6.2 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.3% (±5.8 points) | 88.3% (±2.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Washington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (88.3%).
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 Washington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | — | 30.7 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| East Barre | 5.2 mi | 32.3 minutes (±18.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chelsea | 6.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Williamstown | 6.4 mi | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Williamstown (community) | 7.0 mi | 23.8 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Barre | 7.1 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Orange | 7.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Corinth | 7.3 mi | 35.0 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Barre (Washington County, town) | 7.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Williamstown, VT (23.2 minutes), South Barre, VT (15.0 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 Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | 36.5 minutes (±7.1) |
| 2 | Corinth | 35.0 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Topsham | 34.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Vershire | 32.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 (tie) | Tunbridge | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Washington | 30.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 | Chelsea | 30.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Newbury (Orange County, town) | 29.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | West Fairlee | 28.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Orange | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 11 | Braintree | 26.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | Bradford | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Orange 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 Washington
How long is the average commute in Washington?
Workers who live in Washington, VT take an average of 30.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Washington without a car?
2.3% of households in Washington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Washington?
14.9% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Washington worked from home, and 86.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington town, Orange County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington town, Orange County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Washington town, Orange 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 Washington town, Orange County, Vermont (county subdivision:76750, in state:50 county:017).
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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