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—among 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.
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the worst commutes in Vermont, using 2021 data from the Census Bureau. 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%
