How long is the commute from Boston Township, IN?
Workers who live in Boston Township, IN take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±12.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Boston Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Boston Township | Wayne County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±12.5 points) | 78.5% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.8% (±5.0 points) | 10.7% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.2% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±4.6 points) | 3.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±9.9 points) | 6.9% | 10.7% | 15.1% |
In Boston Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Wayne County (21.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (24.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Boston Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Wayne County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Wayne County, Boston Township ranks 11 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 684 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Boston Township
| Vehicles available | Boston Township | Wayne County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±4.4 points) | 8.9% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.7% (±8.4 points) | 34.3% | 32.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.2% (±14.9 points) | 33.4% | 38.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 59.0% (±14.3 points) | 23.4% | 23.6% | 21.9% |
In Boston Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Wayne County (8.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (6.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Boston Township
| Boston Township | Wayne County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±9.9 points) | 6.9% (±1.0 points) | 10.7% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±8.3 points) | 92.4% (±1.2 points) | 94.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±9.0 points) | 88.1% (±1.5 points) | 89.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Boston Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Wayne County (88.1%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Boston Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Township | — | 27.1 minutes (±12.8) | — |
| Boston | 1.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harrison Township (Union County) | 4.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±12.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 5.4 mi | 18.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Wayne County) | 6.0 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Abington Township | 6.1 mi | 41.8 minutes (±19.7) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Grove | 6.4 mi | 20.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brownsville Township | 6.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Preble County) | 7.0 mi | 19.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Wayne County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Green Township (Wayne County) | 30.2 minutes (±7.7) |
| 6 | Milton | 29.9 minutes (±8.6) |
| 7 | Perry Township (Wayne County) | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 8 | Economy | 28.9 minutes (±5.8) |
| 9 | Washington Township (Wayne County) | 28.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Franklin Township (Wayne County) | 27.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 11 | Boston Township | 27.1 minutes (±12.8) |
| 12 | Hagerstown | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 13 | Jefferson Township (Wayne County) | 25.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Cambridge City | 24.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Jackson Township (Wayne County) | 24.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 16 | Boston | 24.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 17 | New Garden Township | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Wayne 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 Boston Township
How long is the average commute in Boston Township?
Workers who live in Boston Township, IN take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Boston Township without a car?
3.1% of households in Boston Township have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Boston Township?
15.4% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Boston Township worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana
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 Boston township, Wayne County, Indiana (county subdivision:06670, in state:18 county:177).
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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