How long is the commute from Dartmouth, MA?
Workers who live in Dartmouth, MA take an average of 26.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.6 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Dartmouth get to work
| Means of transportation | Dartmouth | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±2.9 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.7% (±1.9 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±1.2 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Dartmouth, the average commute is not measurably different from Bristol County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dartmouth, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, Dartmouth ranks 17 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 263 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dartmouth
| Vehicles available | Dartmouth | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±2.0 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±3.2 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.8% (±3.5 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.0% (±3.0 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Dartmouth, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bristol County (9.5%).
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 Dartmouth
| Dartmouth | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±2.3 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±1.7 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±2.0 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dartmouth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bristol County (90.2%).
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 Dartmouth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth | — | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Westport | 6.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 6.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Bedford | 6.6 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet Center | 8.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Gosnold | 9.9 mi | 9.5 minutes (±6.7) | Lower |
| Mattapoisett | 10.0 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Westport | 11 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet | 11 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gosnold, MA (9.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Taunton | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Seekonk | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Fairhaven | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Westport | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Acushnet | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Berkley | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Dartmouth | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Swansea | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Fall River | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | New Bedford | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Dartmouth include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Bliss Corner, Smith Mills.
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 Dartmouth
How long is the average commute in Dartmouth?
Workers who live in Dartmouth, MA take an average of 26.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dartmouth without a car?
7.3% of households in Dartmouth have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dartmouth?
12.4% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Dartmouth worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dartmouth town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dartmouth town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dartmouth town, Bristol 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 Dartmouth town, Bristol County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:16425, in state:25 county:005).
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 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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