How long is the commute from Brewster, MA?
Workers who live in Brewster, MA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Brewster get to work
| Means of transportation | Brewster | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.3% (±7.2 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±5.4 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±1.4 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±3.4 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±5.6 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Brewster, the average commute is lower than in Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brewster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Brewster ranks 13 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 323 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brewster
| Vehicles available | Brewster | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±4.1 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% (±6.0 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±6.4 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±4.8 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Brewster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnstable County (5.4%).
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 Brewster
| Brewster | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±5.6 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±3.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brewster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnstable County (94.3%).
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 Brewster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewster | — | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| East Harwich | 3.2 mi | 24.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 3.5 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Center | 3.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 4.2 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans (community) | 4.3 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Dennis | 4.8 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Port | 5.1 mi | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| South Dennis | 5.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harwich Port, MA (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Barnstable Town | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Falmouth | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Dennis | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Yarmouth | 24.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Chatham | 23.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 | Orleans | 22.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 13 | Brewster | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Eastham | 18.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 15 | Provincetown | 13.2 minutes (±3.9) |
Showing 9 of 15 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Brewster include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Brewster (community).
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 Brewster
How long is the average commute in Brewster?
Workers who live in Brewster, MA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brewster without a car?
7.2% of households in Brewster have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brewster?
20.3% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Brewster worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brewster town, Barnstable 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 Brewster town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:07980, in state:25 county:001).
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 last updated on .
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