Counties with the worst commutes in Connecticut
Commuting easily ranks as one of the least enjoyable parts of a person's day. Commuters encounter more physical health problems, and low-income commuters are less likely to gain financial stability鈥攁mong a host of other negative impacts. And yet, America's commutes keep getting longer as people move farther away from the office, according to Census Bureau data.
compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Connecticut, using 2021 data from the . Counties are ranked by longest average commute time in 2021 among workers over the age of 16, excluding those who work from home. Think you have a long trip to work? Read on to compare it against the worst commutes statewide.
#8. Hartford County
- Average commute to work: 23.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 11%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.3%
--- Carpooled: 7.4%
--- Public transportation: 2.9%
--- Walked: 1.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 10.4%
#7. New London County
- Average commute to work: 23.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.4%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 14.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 77.5%
--- Carpooled: 8%
--- Public transportation: 1.3%
--- Walked: 2.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 9.3%
#6. New Haven County
- Average commute to work: 25.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 7.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 24%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.9%
--- Carpooled: 8.1%
--- Public transportation: 3.1%
--- Walked: 3.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 8.7%
#5. Middlesex County
- Average commute to work: 26 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 45.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78%
--- Carpooled: 6.1%
--- Public transportation: 1%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.1%
--- Worked from home: 10.6%
#4. Tolland County
- Average commute to work: 26.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 49.6%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 76.6%
--- Carpooled: 5.7%
--- Public transportation: 1.1%
--- Walked: 4%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 11.9%
#3. Windham County
- Average commute to work: 27.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 25%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.6%
--- Carpooled: 7.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.8%
--- Walked: 1.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 7.5%
#2. Litchfield County
- Average commute to work: 28.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 11.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.7%
--- Carpooled: 6.9%
--- Public transportation: 1%
--- Walked: 2.4%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.9%
--- Worked from home: 9%
#1. Fairfield County
- Average commute to work: 31 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 15.7%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 7.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 67.1%
--- Carpooled: 8.3%
--- Public transportation: 8%
--- Walked: 2.5%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.4%
--- Worked from home: 12.6%
