How long is the commute from Brockton, MA?
Workers who live in Brockton, MA take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
16.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 16.3%
How people in Brockton get to work
| Means of transportation | Brockton | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.7% (±2.0 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.5% (±1.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±1.0 points) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Brockton, the average commute is not measurably different from Plymouth County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brockton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Plymouth County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, Brockton ranks 21 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brockton
| Vehicles available | Brockton | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% (±1.7 points) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±2.3 points) | 29.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±2.1 points) | 41.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±1.5 points) | 23.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Brockton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Plymouth County (6.0%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brockton
| Brockton | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±1.0 points) | 16.2% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±1.7 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brockton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Plymouth County (92.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brockton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockton | — | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Avon | 3.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Abington (community) | 4.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Abington | 4.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Bridgewater | 4.2 mi | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Holbrook (community) | 4.2 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Holbrook | 4.2 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Whitman | 4.4 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Stoughton | 4.8 mi | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon, MA (27.6 minutes), West Bridgewater, MA (26.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holbrook (community), MA (37.9 minutes), Holbrook, MA (37.9 minutes), Whitman, MA (36.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Lakeville | 33.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Plympton | 33.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Carver | 32.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Duxbury | 32.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | East Bridgewater | 32.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Hanover | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Brockton | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 22 | Bridgewater Town | 31.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Plymouth | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 | Middleborough | 31.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 25 | Mattapoisett | 28.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Wareham | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | West Bridgewater | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth 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 Brockton
How long is the average commute in Brockton?
Workers who live in Brockton, MA take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brockton without a car?
16.3% of households in Brockton have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brockton?
6.9% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Brockton worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockton city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockton city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brockton city, Massachusetts
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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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