How long is the commute from Buzzards Bay, MA?
Workers who live in Buzzards Bay, MA take an average of 32.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
9.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.1 minutes (±7.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 9.7%
How people in Buzzards Bay get to work
| Means of transportation | Buzzards Bay | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.9% (±8.5 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±4.9 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±2.4 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±3.0 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±6.1 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Buzzards Bay, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Buzzards Bay, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Buzzards Bay ranks 2 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 48 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Buzzards Bay
| Vehicles available | Buzzards Bay | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.7% (±6.3 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% (±9.2 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% (±9.9 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±7.2 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Buzzards Bay, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnstable County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Buzzards Bay
| Buzzards Bay | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±6.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±3.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.4% (±5.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Buzzards Bay, 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 Buzzards Bay
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzzards Bay | — | 32.1 minutes (±7.5) | — |
| Bourne (community) | 1.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.8) | Lower |
| Monument Beach | 2.6 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Onset | 2.7 mi | 14.9 minutes (±5.2) | Lower |
| White Island Shores | 3.2 mi | 37.4 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wareham | 4.4 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Sagamore | 4.8 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pocasset | 4.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wareham Center | 5.4 mi | 29.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bourne (community), MA (22.1 minutes), Onset, MA (14.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Falmouth | 35.5 minutes (±11.5) |
| 2 | Buzzards Bay | 32.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Dennis Port | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Harwich Port | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | East Sandwich | 28.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Forestdale | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Teaticket | 27.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 8 | Monument Beach | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 8 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Buzzards Bay is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bourne, 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 Buzzards Bay
How long is the average commute in Buzzards Bay?
Workers who live in Buzzards Bay, MA take an average of 32.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Buzzards Bay without a car?
9.7% of households in Buzzards Bay have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Buzzards Bay?
17.4% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in Buzzards Bay worked from home, and 90.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buzzards Bay CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buzzards Bay CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buzzards Bay CDP, 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 Buzzards Bay CDP, Massachusetts (place:10015, 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 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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