How long is the commute from Dracut, MA?
Workers who live in Dracut, MA take an average of 30.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
11.4% work from home.
5.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Households without a car
- 5.3%
How people in Dracut get to work
| Means of transportation | Dracut | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±3.0 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.2 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.9 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.7 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.4% (±2.1 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Dracut, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Dracut, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Dracut ranks 34 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 183 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Dracut
| Vehicles available | Dracut | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% (±1.7 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±3.7 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±4.1 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.4% (±3.2 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Dracut, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Dracut
| Dracut | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.4% (±2.1 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±2.3 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±3.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Dracut, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.7%).
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 Dracut
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dracut | — | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Lowell | 3.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Pelham | 4.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Tewksbury | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Tyngsborough | 6.6 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Chelmsford | 6.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lawrence | 7.2 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Andover | 7.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Methuen | 7.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lowell, MA (27.9 minutes), Tyngsborough, MA (24.1 minutes), Lawrence, MA (23.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 27 (tie) | Reading | 30.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 27 (tie) | Westford | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 30 (tie) | Lexington | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 30 (tie) | Natick | 30.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Wayland | 30.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 | Framingham | 30.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Dracut | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 (tie) | Wilmington | 30.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Medford | 30.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Tewksbury | 30.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 | Boxborough | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 | Marlborough | 29.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Belmont | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Dracut
How long is the average commute in Dracut?
Workers who live in Dracut, MA take an average of 30.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Dracut without a car?
5.3% of households in Dracut have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Dracut?
11.4% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Dracut worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dracut town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dracut town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dracut town, Middlesex 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 Dracut town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:17475, in state:25 county:017).
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 last updated on .
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