How long is the commute from Hanscom AFB, MA?
Workers who live in Hanscom AFB, MA take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
20.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±8.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Hanscom AFB get to work
| Means of transportation | Hanscom AFB | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.7% (±13.9 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±7.0 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±2.9 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% (±11.7 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Hanscom AFB, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hanscom AFB, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Hanscom AFB ranks 22 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hanscom AFB
| Vehicles available | Hanscom AFB | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±20.4 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 63.7% (±20.2 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.2% (±4.6 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Hanscom AFB, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Hanscom AFB
| Hanscom AFB | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.8% (±11.7 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±6.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hanscom AFB, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hanscom AFB
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanscom AFB | — | 23.2 minutes (±8.9) | — |
| Lexington (community) | 2.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington | 2.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 2.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Concord | 4.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington (community) | 5.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 5.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Waltham | 5.1 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pinehurst | 5.7 mi | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) | 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 Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Belmont (community) | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 17 | Ayer (community) | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 18 | Cochituate | 28.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Stoneham (community) | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 | Burlington (community) | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 21 | Pinehurst | 27.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Hanscom AFB | 23.2 minutes (±8.9) |
Showing 7 of 22 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Hanscom AFB is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lincoln, 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 Hanscom AFB
How long is the average commute in Hanscom AFB?
Workers who live in Hanscom AFB, MA take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hanscom AFB without a car?
0.0% of households in Hanscom AFB have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hanscom AFB?
20.8% (±11.7 points) of workers who live in Hanscom AFB worked from home, and 99.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hanscom AFB 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 Hanscom AFB CDP, Massachusetts (place:28425, 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 last updated on .
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