Counties with the worst commutes in Vermont
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 Vermont, 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.
#14. Bennington County
- Average commute to work: 19.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.3%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 5.4%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.5%
--- Carpooled: 6.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 4.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.6%
--- Worked from home: 12.9%
#13. Chittenden County
- Average commute to work: 21.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 3.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 8.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 66.1%
--- Carpooled: 8.7%
--- Public transportation: 2.2%
--- Walked: 7.1%
--- Bicycle: 2.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 13%
#12. Rutland County
- Average commute to work: 22 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 12.2%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 81.1%
--- Carpooled: 7.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 3.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 7.4%
#11. Windham County
- Average commute to work: 22.4 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 6.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 71.3%
--- Carpooled: 5.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.7%
--- Walked: 5.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.6%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.2%
--- Worked from home: 14.8%
#10. Washington County
- Average commute to work: 23.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 5.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 16.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 71.7%
--- Carpooled: 8.4%
--- Public transportation: 1%
--- Walked: 5%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.5%
--- Worked from home: 13.1%
#9. Windsor County
- Average commute to work: 23.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 4.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 9.5%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 73.9%
--- Carpooled: 10%
--- Public transportation: 0.8%
--- Walked: 3.2%
--- Bicycle: 0.3%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 11.2%
#8. Orleans County
- Average commute to work: 23.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 14.3%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.6%
--- Carpooled: 8.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3.9%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 7.6%
#7. Caledonia County
- Average commute to work: 24.9 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.1%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 18.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.8%
--- Carpooled: 9.2%
--- Public transportation: 0.2%
--- Walked: 3.3%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 2.7%
--- Worked from home: 9.6%
#6. Lamoille County
- Average commute to work: 25.5 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 9.9%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 25.7%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 75.3%
--- Carpooled: 10.4%
--- Public transportation: 0.5%
--- Walked: 4%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1.3%
--- Worked from home: 8.3%
#5. Addison County
- Average commute to work: 25.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 28%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 69.4%
--- Carpooled: 7.5%
--- Public transportation: 0.4%
--- Walked: 7.6%
--- Bicycle: 0.4%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 1%
--- Worked from home: 13.7%
#4. Franklin County
- Average commute to work: 25.8 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.5%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 36%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.9%
--- Carpooled: 9.4%
--- Public transportation: 0%
--- Walked: 1.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.1%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.6%
--- Worked from home: 8.2%
#3. Orange County
- Average commute to work: 26.1 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 6.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 38%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 74.2%
--- Carpooled: 9.6%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 3.7%
--- Bicycle: 0.2%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.8%
--- Worked from home: 11.1%
#2. Essex County
- Average commute to work: 27.6 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 8.2%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 27.9%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 78.3%
--- Carpooled: 10.1%
--- Public transportation: 0.1%
--- Walked: 5.1%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.7%
--- Worked from home: 5.7%
#1. Grand Isle County
- Average commute to work: 33.2 minutes
- Share with commutes over an hour: 10.6%
- Share that worked outside their county of residence: 60.8%
- Means of transportation to work:
--- Drove alone: 79.2%
--- Carpooled: 5.8%
--- Public transportation: 0.3%
--- Walked: 2.2%
--- Bicycle: 0%
--- Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means: 0.4%
--- Worked from home: 12.2%
