How long is the commute from Worcester, VT?
Workers who live in Worcester, VT take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
23.6% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Worcester get to work
| Means of transportation | Worcester | Washington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.0% (±8.0 points) | 69.6% | 68.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.6 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 4.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.6% (±6.6 points) | 19.1% | 16.9% | 15.1% |
In Worcester, the average commute is higher than in Washington County (23.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in Vermont (23.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Worcester, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Worcester ranks 7 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 82 of 246.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Worcester
| Vehicles available | Worcester | Washington County | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.2 points) | 6.0% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.1% (±10.5 points) | 36.9% | 35.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±9.1 points) | 42.6% | 41.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±6.9 points) | 14.5% | 17.3% | 21.9% |
In Worcester, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Washington County (6.0%).
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 Worcester
| Worcester | Washington County | Vermont | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.6% (±6.6 points) | 19.1% (±1.5 points) | 16.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.1% (±4.3 points) | 95.6% (±1.0 points) | 95.0% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.2% (±12.0 points) | 91.6% (±1.2 points) | 89.7% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Worcester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washington County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in Vermont (89.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Worcester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | — | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Elmore | 5.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stowe | 7.4 mi | 19.2 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Middlesex | 7.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Waterbury | 7.6 mi | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Calais | 7.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Morristown | 8.8 mi | 21.1 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Morrisville | 9.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Waterbury (community) | 9.7 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stowe, VT (19.2 minutes), Morristown, VT (21.1 minutes), Morrisville, VT (22.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | 33.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 | Calais | 31.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Waterbury | 30.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Cabot | 29.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Fayston | 29.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Marshfield (Washington County, town) | 28.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Worcester | 28.7 minutes (±2.3) |
| 8 | Middlesex | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Northfield | 27.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Roxbury | 26.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 (tie) | Moretown | 25.0 minutes (±1.8) |
| 11 (tie) | Waitsfield | 25.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 13 | Plainfield | 24.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 13 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 Worcester
How long is the average commute in Worcester?
Workers who live in Worcester, VT take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Worcester without a car?
2.7% of households in Worcester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Worcester?
23.6% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Worcester worked from home, and 75.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worcester town, Washington County, Vermont
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worcester town, Washington County, Vermont
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worcester town, Washington 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 Worcester town, Washington County, Vermont (county subdivision:86125, in state:50 county:023).
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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