How long is the commute from Dover (community), MA?
Workers who live in Dover (community), MA take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.2% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
37.4% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 4.2%
- Work from home
- 37.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Dover (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Dover (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 41.2% (±10.3 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±8.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.2% (±4.7 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±3.1 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 37.4% (±9.9 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Dover (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dover (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Dover (community) ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dover (community)
| Vehicles available | Dover (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±2.6 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 10.9% (±5.9 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±10.1 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 51.3% (±10.3 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Dover (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Norfolk County (9.2%).
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 Dover (community)
| Dover (community) | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 37.4% (±9.9 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.5 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±4.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dover (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Dover (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover (community) | — | 36.6 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Needham (community) | 2.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Needham | 2.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Westwood | 3.2 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Wellesley (community) | 4.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wellesley | 4.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Medfield (community) | 4.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dedham (community) | 4.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Dedham | 4.5 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Needham (community), MA (27.7 minutes), Needham, MA (27.7 minutes), Westwood, MA (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holbrook (community) | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | Dover (community) | 36.6 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 | Sharon (community) | 35.6 minutes (±3.1) |
| 4 | Bellingham (community) | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 5 | Walpole (community) | 32.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Millis-Clicquot | 32.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Medfield (community) | 31.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Milton (community) | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dover (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 Dover, 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 Dover (community)
How long is the average commute in Dover (community)?
Workers who live in Dover (community), MA take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dover (community) without a car?
1.6% of households in Dover (community) have no vehicle, and 4.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dover (community)?
37.4% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Dover (community) worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dover 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 Dover CDP, Massachusetts (place:17370, 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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