How long is the commute from Brookline (community), MA?
Workers who live in Brookline (community), MA take an average of 27.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.4% of workers drive alone to work.
18.1% take public transportation.
14.9% of workers walk to work.
30.1% work from home.
26.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.1 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 18.1%
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Households without a car
- 26.9%
How people in Brookline (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookline (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 28.4% (±1.8 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.2% (±0.8 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 18.1% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 14.9% (±1.6 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.1% (±2.3 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Brookline (community), the average commute is lower than in Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookline (community), the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Brookline (community) ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookline (community)
| Vehicles available | Brookline (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.9% (±2.2 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.4% (±2.5 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% (±1.8 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.0% (±1.1 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Brookline (community), the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Norfolk County (9.2%).
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 Brookline (community)
| Brookline (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.1% (±2.3 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% (±0.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±0.9 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookline (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookline (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookline (community) | — | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Newton | 3.4 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Watertown | 3.6 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cambridge | 3.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Somerville | 5.1 mi | 31.0 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Belmont (community) | 5.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Belmont | 5.3 mi | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Dedham (community) | 5.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Dedham | 5.7 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cambridge, MA (25.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Somerville, MA (31.0 minutes), Belmont (community), MA (29.3 minutes), Belmont, MA (29.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Medfield (community) | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Milton (community) | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | Norwood (community) | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Dedham (community) | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Needham (community) | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Wellesley (community) | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 13 | Brookline (community) | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 14 | Foxborough (community) | 26.2 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brookline (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Brookline, whose figures include it.
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 Brookline (community)
How long is the average commute in Brookline (community)?
Workers who live in Brookline (community), MA take an average of 27.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookline (community) without a car?
26.9% of households in Brookline (community) have no vehicle, and 18.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookline (community)?
30.1% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Brookline (community) worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookline CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookline CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookline CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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