How long is the commute from Duxbury, MA?
Workers who live in Duxbury, MA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
4.7% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
25.1% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.7%
- Work from home
- 25.1%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Duxbury get to work
| Means of transportation | Duxbury | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±5.1 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.7% (±2.6 points) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.1% (±4.2 points) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Duxbury, the average commute is not measurably different from Plymouth County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Duxbury, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plymouth County (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, Duxbury ranks 18 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Duxbury
| Vehicles available | Duxbury | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±3.4 points) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.9% (±3.9 points) | 29.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.4% (±6.3 points) | 41.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.7% (±5.1 points) | 23.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Duxbury, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plymouth County (6.0%).
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 Duxbury
| Duxbury | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.1% (±4.2 points) | 16.2% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±1.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Duxbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Plymouth County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Duxbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duxbury | — | 32.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Cedar Crest | 3.2 mi | 41.9 minutes (±21.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston (community) | 3.4 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marshfield (community) | 4.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Kingston | 4.4 mi | 34.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock | 4.7 mi | 34.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Marshfield | 4.9 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Plymouth | 5.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Pembroke | 5.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Plymouth, MA (22.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Abington | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 12 (tie) | Hull | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 (tie) | Rockland | 33.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 15 | Lakeville | 33.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Plympton | 33.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 17 (tie) | Carver | 32.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 17 (tie) | Duxbury | 32.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 19 | East Bridgewater | 32.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Hanover | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 21 | Brockton | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 22 | Bridgewater Town | 31.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Plymouth | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 | Middleborough | 31.2 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Duxbury include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Duxbury (community), South Duxbury.
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 Duxbury
How long is the average commute in Duxbury?
Workers who live in Duxbury, MA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Duxbury without a car?
3.9% of households in Duxbury have no vehicle, and 4.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Duxbury?
25.1% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Duxbury worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duxbury town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duxbury town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Duxbury town, Plymouth 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 Duxbury town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:17895, in state:25 county:023).
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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