How long is the commute from Chatham (community), MA?
Workers who live in Chatham (community), MA take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.3% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Chatham (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Chatham (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±10.3 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±9.7 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.3% (±5.0 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±4.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±8.5 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Chatham (community), 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 Chatham (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Chatham (community) ranks 26 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 154 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chatham (community)
| Vehicles available | Chatham (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±6.4 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% (±10.9 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±10.5 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.4% (±8.3 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Chatham (community), 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 Chatham (community)
| Chatham (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±8.5 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±2.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±6.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chatham (community), 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 Chatham (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham (community) | — | 18.3 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| West Chatham | 1.6 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Harwich | 4.3 mi | 24.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Port | 5.3 mi | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| Harwich Center | 5.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 5.8 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Orleans | 6.3 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 7.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 7.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harwich Port, MA (30.8 minutes), Harwich, MA (25.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 (tie) | South Yarmouth | 23.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 21 | Harwich Center | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) |
| 22 | Bourne (community) | 22.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 23 | North Eastham | 21.8 minutes (±6.4) |
| 24 | West Chatham | 20.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 25 | Orleans (community) | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Chatham (community) | 18.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | West Dennis | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Brewster (community) | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | Falmouth (community) | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 30 | Dennis (community) | 15.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Provincetown (community) | 12.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 12 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Chatham (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 Chatham, 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 Chatham (community)
How long is the average commute in Chatham (community)?
Workers who live in Chatham (community), MA take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chatham (community) without a car?
5.2% of households in Chatham (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chatham (community)?
14.2% (±8.5 points) of workers who live in Chatham (community) worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham 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 Chatham CDP, Massachusetts (place:12960, 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 last updated on .
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