How long is the commute from Amherst Town, MA?
Workers who live in Amherst Town, MA take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.7% of workers drive alone to work.
8.4% take public transportation.
20.4% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
14.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.0 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 8.4%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.5%
How people in Amherst Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Amherst Town | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.7% (±3.4 points) | 64.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 8.4% (±2.4 points) | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 20.4% (±2.6 points) | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±2.8 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Amherst Town, the average commute is lower than in Hampshire County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amherst Town, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Hampshire County (2.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampshire County, Amherst Town ranks 20 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 340 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amherst Town
| Vehicles available | Amherst Town | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.5% (±4.4 points) | 7.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±4.8 points) | 35.4% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±4.5 points) | 39.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.4% (±2.9 points) | 18.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Amherst Town, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hampshire County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amherst Town
| Amherst Town | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±2.8 points) | 18.4% (±1.2 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.9 points) | 96.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±2.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Amherst Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hampshire County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amherst Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst Town | — | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Hadley | 3.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pelham | 4.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Hatfield (community) | 5.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 5.9 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Granby (community) | 6.8 mi | 32.3 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Leverett | 7.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Sunderland | 7.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Shutesbury | 7.9 mi | 32.7 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pelham, MA (22.9 minutes), Granby (community), MA (32.3 minutes), Leverett, MA (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Pelham | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Southampton | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Easthampton | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Northampton | 21.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Hatfield | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Hadley | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Amherst Town | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 20 places in Hampshire 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 Amherst Town
How long is the average commute in Amherst Town?
Workers who live in Amherst Town, MA take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amherst Town without a car?
14.5% of households in Amherst Town have no vehicle, and 8.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amherst Town?
21.0% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Amherst Town worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst Town city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst Town city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst Town 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 Amherst Town city, Massachusetts (place:01370, in state:25).
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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