How long is the commute from Fall River, MA?
Workers who live in Fall River, MA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
16.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 16.4%
How people in Fall River get to work
| Means of transportation | Fall River | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±2.6 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±2.0 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±0.8 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Fall River, the average commute is lower than in Bristol County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fall River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, Fall River ranks 19 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 274 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fall River
| Vehicles available | Fall River | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.4% (±1.6 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.1% (±2.2 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.6% (±2.0 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.9% (±1.1 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Fall River, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Bristol County (9.5%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fall River
| Fall River | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±1.2 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±1.7 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fall River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Bristol County (90.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fall River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall River | — | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| North Westport | 3.7 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Somerset (community) | 3.8 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Somerset | 3.8 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Freetown | 5.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Ocean Grove | 5.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Swansea | 6.6 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 7.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Tiverton (community) | 7.4 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ocean Grove, MA (20.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Somerset (community), MA (31.3 minutes), Somerset, MA (31.3 minutes), Freetown, MA (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 (tie) | Fairhaven | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Westport | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Acushnet | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Berkley | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Dartmouth | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Swansea | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Fall River | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | New Bedford | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 8 of 20 places in Bristol 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 Fall River
How long is the average commute in Fall River?
Workers who live in Fall River, MA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fall River without a car?
16.4% of households in Fall River have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fall River?
7.1% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Fall River worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fall River city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fall River city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fall River city, Massachusetts
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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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