How long is the commute from Essex (community), MA?
Workers who live in Essex (community), MA take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
8.7% of workers walk to work.
13.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Essex (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Essex (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±7.2 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.6 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.7% (±7.9 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% (±6.7 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Essex (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Essex (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Essex (community) ranks 12 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 127 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Essex (community)
| Vehicles available | Essex (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.8 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±12.8 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±13.2 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.3% (±9.9 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Essex (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (9.3%).
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 Essex (community)
| Essex (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.6% (±6.7 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±3.3 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.1% (±3.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Essex (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Essex (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex (community) | — | 24.3 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Ipswich (community) | 3.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Gloucester | 4.4 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 4.5 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Ipswich | 5.0 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | 5.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Wenham | 6.3 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly | 6.9 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rowley (community) | 7.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton, MA (32.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Saugus (community) | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Rockport (community) | 29.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Danvers (community) | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Boxford (community) | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 10 | Ipswich (community) | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Rowley (community) | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Essex (community) | 24.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Andover (community) | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Topsfield (community) | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 9 of 14 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Essex (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 Essex, 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 Essex (community)
How long is the average commute in Essex (community)?
Workers who live in Essex (community), MA take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Essex (community) without a car?
1.7% of households in Essex (community) have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Essex (community)?
13.6% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Essex (community) worked from home, and 97.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Essex 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 Essex CDP, Massachusetts (place:21815, 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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