How long is the commute from Devens, MA?
Workers who live in Devens, MA take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% of workers drive alone to work.
5.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
28.5% work from home.
10.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±9.2)
- Public transportation
- 5.0%
- Work from home
- 28.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.3%
How people in Devens get to work
| Means of transportation | Devens | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 39.4% (±15.3 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.0% (±20.5 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.0% (±5.9 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±21.1 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±8.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.5% (±12.6 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Devens, the average commute is not measurably different from Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Devens, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Worcester County (1.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Devens ranks 22 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 97 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Devens
| Vehicles available | Devens | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.3% (±15.0 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% (±14.2 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.1% (±18.2 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±14.4 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Devens, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Worcester County (8.3%).
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 Devens
| Devens | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.5% (±12.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% (±13.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±6.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Devens, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Worcester County (92.9%).
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 Devens
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devens | — | 27.8 minutes (±9.2) | — |
| Ayer (community) | 2.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley | 2.5 mi | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) | Higher |
| Ayer | 2.5 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Shirley (community) | 2.8 mi | 31.5 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 5.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Groton (community) | 5.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Groton | 5.3 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Lunenburg | 6.1 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Shirley, MA (40.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Lunenburg (community) | 31.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 | Northborough (community) | 29.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Clinton (community) | 29.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Westborough (community) | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | East Douglas | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | South Ashburnham | 28.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Devens | 27.8 minutes (±9.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Winchendon (community) | 27.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Webster (community) | 27.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 | Athol (community) | 26.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 26 | Baldwinville | 23.5 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Devens is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Harvard, 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 Devens
How long is the average commute in Devens?
Workers who live in Devens, MA take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Devens without a car?
10.3% of households in Devens have no vehicle, and 5.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Devens?
28.5% (±12.6 points) of workers who live in Devens worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Devens CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Devens CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Devens 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 Devens CDP, Massachusetts (place:16840, 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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