How long is the commute from Georgetown, MA?
Workers who live in Georgetown, MA take an average of 33.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
20.2% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Georgetown get to work
| Means of transportation | Georgetown | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.7% (±4.3 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.4 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.2% (±3.6 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Georgetown, the average commute is higher than in Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Georgetown, 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, Georgetown ranks 2 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 84 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Georgetown
| Vehicles available | Georgetown | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±4.6 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 15.9% (±4.2 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.2% (±6.4 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±4.7 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Georgetown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Essex County (9.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Georgetown
| Georgetown | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.2% (±3.6 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±4.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.6% (±4.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Georgetown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Essex County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Georgetown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown | — | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Groveland | 2.5 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Boxford | 3.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boxford (community) | 4.3 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rowley | 4.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| West Newbury | 5.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Rowley (community) | 5.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Topsfield (community) | 6.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Topsfield | 6.2 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rowley, MA (28.2 minutes), Rowley (community), MA (24.7 minutes), Topsfield (community), MA (23.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swampscott | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Georgetown | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Groveland | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Marblehead | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Hamilton | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Lynnfield | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Merrimac | 32.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Nahant | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Essex 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 Georgetown
How long is the average commute in Georgetown?
Workers who live in Georgetown, MA take an average of 33.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Georgetown without a car?
6.2% of households in Georgetown have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Georgetown?
20.2% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Georgetown worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Georgetown town, Essex 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 Georgetown town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:25625, in state:25 county:009).
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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