How long is the commute from Chatham, MA?
Workers who live in Chatham, MA take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
2.3% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
25.5% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 2.3%
- Work from home
- 25.5%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Chatham get to work
| Means of transportation | Chatham | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±8.2 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.3% (±3.4 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.5% (±7.1 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Chatham, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chatham, 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, Chatham ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 297 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chatham
| Vehicles available | Chatham | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% (±5.6 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±5.8 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±4.0 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Chatham, 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 lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Chatham
| Chatham | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.5% (±7.1 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±4.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chatham, 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
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham | — | 23.9 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Harwich Port | 5.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich Center | 6.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| East Harwich | 6.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Harwich | 6.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 8.1 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Port | 8.6 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 9.7 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans | 10.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Bourne | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Harwich | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 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 11 of 15 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Chatham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Chatham (community), West Chatham.
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
How long is the average commute in Chatham?
Workers who live in Chatham, MA take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chatham without a car?
3.7% of households in Chatham have no vehicle, and 2.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chatham?
25.5% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Chatham worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham 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 Chatham town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:12995, 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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