How long is the commute from Bernardston, MA?
Workers who live in Bernardston, MA take an average of 19.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
12.7% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.6 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Bernardston get to work
| Means of transportation | Bernardston | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.4% (±7.5 points) | 70.3% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.4% (±3.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Bernardston, the average commute is lower than in Franklin County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bernardston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Bernardston ranks 23 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 332 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bernardston
| Vehicles available | Bernardston | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% (±5.7 points) | 34.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.4% (±7.3 points) | 39.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.8% (±5.2 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Bernardston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (7.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bernardston
| Bernardston | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.7% (±6.4 points) | 15.1% (±1.1 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±3.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.3 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Bernardston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (91.3%).
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 Bernardston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardston | — | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Leyden | 3.5 mi | 32.5 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Vernon | 5.3 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Gill | 5.4 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 5.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Greenfield | 5.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Guilford | 6.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Turners Falls | 6.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield (community) | 7.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±7.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Leyden, MA (32.5 minutes), Northfield, MA (31.4 minutes), Guilford, VT (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Leverett | 26.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Conway | 23.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | New Salem | 23.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Whately | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Montague | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Gill | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 23 | Bernardston | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Deerfield | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Greenfield | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 | Sunderland | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 10 of 26 places in Franklin 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 Bernardston
How long is the average commute in Bernardston?
Workers who live in Bernardston, MA take an average of 19.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bernardston without a car?
6.2% of households in Bernardston have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bernardston?
12.7% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in Bernardston worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernardston town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernardston town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bernardston town, Franklin County, 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 Bernardston town, Franklin County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:05560, in state:25 county:011).
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
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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 .
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