How long is the commute from Forestdale, MA?
Workers who live in Forestdale, MA take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Forestdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Forestdale | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.0% (±4.8 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±4.3 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.7 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Forestdale, 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 Forestdale, 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, Forestdale ranks 6 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 94 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forestdale
| Vehicles available | Forestdale | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±2.3 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.0% (±12.4 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.4% (±11.8 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Forestdale, 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 Forestdale
| Forestdale | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.7 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.3% (±2.0 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forestdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 Forestdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestdale | — | 27.9 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Mashpee | 4.6 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bourne | 4.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich (community) | 5.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Monument Beach | 5.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Sandwich | 5.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Bourne (community) | 6.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Falmouth | 6.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sagamore | 7.0 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.6) | 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) |
| 12 | North Falmouth | 24.8 minutes (±7.4) |
Showing 12 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Forestdale 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 Forestdale
How long is the average commute in Forestdale?
Workers who live in Forestdale, MA take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forestdale without a car?
1.3% of households in Forestdale have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forestdale?
4.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Forestdale worked from home, and 98.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forestdale 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 Forestdale CDP, Massachusetts (place:24190, in state:25).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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