How long is the commute from East Sandwich, MA?
Workers who live in East Sandwich, MA take an average of 28.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
0.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.0 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.7%
How people in East Sandwich get to work
| Means of transportation | East Sandwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.6% (±6.6 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±4.5 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±2.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±6.2 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In East Sandwich, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Sandwich, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, East Sandwich ranks 5 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 93 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Sandwich
| Vehicles available | East Sandwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.7% (±1.0 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.3% (±7.4 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±8.1 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.7% (±8.3 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In East Sandwich, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Barnstable County (5.4%).
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 East Sandwich
| East Sandwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±6.2 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±7.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±3.1 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Sandwich, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnstable County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Sandwich
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sandwich | — | 28.0 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Sandwich (community) | 3.8 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Forestdale | 5.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sagamore | 6.2 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Barnstable Town | 6.3 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bourne | 8.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mashpee | 8.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Monument Beach | 8.8 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Bourne (community) | 9.5 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Falmouth | 35.5 minutes (±11.5) |
| 2 | Buzzards Bay | 32.1 minutes (±7.5) |
| 3 | Dennis Port | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) |
| 4 | Harwich Port | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) |
| 5 | East Sandwich | 28.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Forestdale | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Teaticket | 27.5 minutes (±9.3) |
| 8 | Monument Beach | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 9 | Sagamore | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 10 | Pocasset | 26.0 minutes (±6.4) |
| 11 | West Yarmouth | 24.9 minutes (±7.7) |
Showing 11 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
East Sandwich is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Sandwich, 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 East Sandwich
How long is the average commute in East Sandwich?
Workers who live in East Sandwich, MA take an average of 28.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Sandwich without a car?
0.7% of households in East Sandwich have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Sandwich?
17.9% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in East Sandwich worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Sandwich 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 East Sandwich CDP, Massachusetts (place:20380, 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 last updated on .
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