How long is the commute from Hampden, MA?
Workers who live in Hampden, MA take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
9.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Hampden get to work
| Means of transportation | Hampden | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±6.2 points) | 76.0% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±5.4 points) | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.3 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.9% (±3.9 points) | 10.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Hampden, the average commute is higher than in Hampden County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hampden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hampden County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampden County, Hampden ranks 15 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hampden
| Vehicles available | Hampden | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±2.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±5.1 points) | 37.7% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.6% (±7.4 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±7.3 points) | 16.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Hampden, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hampden County (12.0%).
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 Hampden
| Hampden | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.9% (±3.9 points) | 10.5% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±2.9 points) | 92.1% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±3.1 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hampden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hampden County (89.0%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hampden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden | — | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Wilbraham | 3.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Longmeadow | 4.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Wilbraham (community) | 4.3 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Monson | 5.2 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Somers (community) | 5.7 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Somers | 5.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Monson Center | 6.5 mi | 29.9 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 7.0 mi | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Longmeadow, MA (22.6 minutes), Springfield, MA (20.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monson, MA (34.4 minutes), Somers (community), CT (35.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Chester | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Palmer Town | 31.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Russell | 30.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Southwick | 28.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Wilbraham | 26.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Westfield | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Hampden | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Longmeadow | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | East Longmeadow | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Chicopee | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Springfield | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) |
| 21 | Ludlow | 20.1 minutes (±1.2) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Hampden
How long is the average commute in Hampden?
Workers who live in Hampden, MA take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hampden without a car?
2.9% of households in Hampden have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hampden?
9.9% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Hampden worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Hampden County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Hampden 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 Hampden town, Hampden County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:28075, in state:25 county:013).
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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