How long is the commute from Amesbury, MA?
Workers who live in Amesbury, MA take an average of 29.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.0 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Amesbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Amesbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±3.6 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±2.8 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Amesbury, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amesbury, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Amesbury ranks 20 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 211 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amesbury
| Vehicles available | Amesbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.0 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±3.9 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% (±3.7 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±2.8 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Amesbury, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (9.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amesbury
| Amesbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±2.8 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±2.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Amesbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Essex County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amesbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amesbury | — | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| South Hampton | 2.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Merrimac | 3.0 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Newbury | 3.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newburyport | 4.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Newton | 4.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 5.3 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Kensington | 5.7 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Kingston | 5.7 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Seabrook, NH (20.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Middleton | 30.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Beverly | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Rockport | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Manchester-by-the-Sea | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 18 | Saugus | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Ipswich | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Amesbury | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Andover | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Salem | 28.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 23 | Danvers | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 24 | Rowley | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 25 | Methuen | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Salisbury | 27.6 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Amesbury
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Amesbury, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Amesbury beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Amesbury, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Amesbury
How long is the average commute in Amesbury?
Workers who live in Amesbury, MA take an average of 29.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amesbury without a car?
5.8% of households in Amesbury have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amesbury?
17.4% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Amesbury worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amesbury city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amesbury city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amesbury city, Massachusetts
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 Amesbury city, Massachusetts (place:01185, in state:25).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Amesbury at a glance
- Median rent in Amesbury
- Rent by bedrooms in Amesbury
- Rent burden in Amesbury
- Renters and owners in Amesbury
- Income and affordability in Amesbury
- Home values in Amesbury
- Homeowner costs in Amesbury
- Property taxes in Amesbury
- Types of homes in Amesbury
- Bedrooms in Amesbury
- Age of homes in Amesbury
- Heating fuel in Amesbury
- Crime reported to police in Amesbury
- How long people stay in Amesbury
- Crowding and facilities in Amesbury
- Massachusetts landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Essex County
- Massachusetts places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Massachusetts