How long is the commute from Chelsea, MA?
Workers who live in Chelsea, MA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.1% of workers drive alone to work.
20.9% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
10.4% work from home.
28.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 20.9%
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Households without a car
- 28.4%
How people in Chelsea get to work
| Means of transportation | Chelsea | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.1% (±3.6 points) | 35.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.8% (±3.0 points) | 6.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 20.9% (±3.0 points) | 22.4% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±1.4 points) | 12.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.5% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.4% (±2.3 points) | 19.9% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Chelsea, the average commute is higher than in Suffolk County (30.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chelsea, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Suffolk County (22.4%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Suffolk County, Chelsea ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chelsea
| Vehicles available | Chelsea | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.4% (±3.3 points) | 31.6% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.2% (±3.8 points) | 43.9% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.4% (±2.8 points) | 18.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Chelsea, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Suffolk County (31.6%).
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 Chelsea
| Chelsea | Suffolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.4% (±2.3 points) | 19.9% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±2.1 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±2.6 points) | 91.6% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chelsea, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Suffolk County (91.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chelsea
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea | — | 32.9 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Everett | 1.3 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Malden | 2.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Revere | 2.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Town | 3.4 mi | 34.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville | 3.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Boston | 4.1 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Melrose | 4.3 mi | 34.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 4.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Somerville, MA (31.0 minutes), Boston, MA (30.3 minutes), Medford, MA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Suffolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winthrop Town | 34.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Revere | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 3 | Chelsea | 32.9 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 | Boston | 30.3 minutes (±0.3) |
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 Chelsea
How long is the average commute in Chelsea?
Workers who live in Chelsea, MA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chelsea without a car?
28.4% of households in Chelsea have no vehicle, and 20.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chelsea?
10.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Chelsea worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chelsea 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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