How long is the commute from West Fairlee, VT?
Workers who live in West Fairlee, VT take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
5.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in West Fairlee get to work
| Means of transportation | West Fairlee | Orange County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±9.2 points) | 69.8% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.4% (±7.1 points) | 10.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±4.1 points) | 0.3% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 3.2% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±3.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.5% (±5.1 points) | 15.4% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In West Fairlee, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (26.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Fairlee, 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, West Fairlee ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 88 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Fairlee
| Vehicles available | West Fairlee | Orange County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.2 points) | 3.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±11.3 points) | 32.1% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% (±9.8 points) | 42.5% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.2% (±8.1 points) | 21.5% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In West Fairlee, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (3.9%).
It is not measurably different from Vermont (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in West Fairlee
| West Fairlee | Orange County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.5% (±5.1 points) | 15.4% (±1.8 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.5% (±7.9 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 81.7% (±9.4 points) | 88.3% (±2.0 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In West Fairlee, 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 West Fairlee
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fairlee | — | 28.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Fairlee | 2.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Vershire | 5.7 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Thetford | 6.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Bradford | 6.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford (community) | 6.9 mi | 27.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Strafford | 7.9 mi | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Corinth | 8.8 mi | 35.0 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Orford | 9.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairlee, VT (24.3 minutes), Thetford, VT (22.6 minutes), Strafford, VT (23.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vershire, VT (32.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Fairlee | 24.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Williamstown | 23.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 15 | Strafford | 23.0 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 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 West Fairlee
How long is the average commute in West Fairlee?
Workers who live in West Fairlee, VT take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Fairlee without a car?
0.0% of households in West Fairlee have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Fairlee?
5.5% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in West Fairlee worked from home, and 81.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fairlee town, Orange County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fairlee town, Orange County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Fairlee 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 West Fairlee town, Orange County, Vermont (county subdivision:79975, in state:50 county:017).
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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