How long is the commute from Harwich Port, MA?
Workers who live in Harwich Port, MA take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
22.2% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±8.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 22.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Harwich Port get to work
| Means of transportation | Harwich Port | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±13.4 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.1% (±2.0 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±3.6 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.2% (±10.8 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Harwich Port, 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 Harwich Port, 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, Harwich Port ranks 4 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harwich Port
| Vehicles available | Harwich Port | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±4.7 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.9% (±8.7 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.3% (±8.3 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±8.2 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Harwich Port, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnstable County (5.4%).
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 Harwich Port
| Harwich Port | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.2% (±10.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±3.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harwich Port, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnstable County (94.3%).
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 Harwich Port
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich Port | — | 30.8 minutes (±8.2) | — |
| Harwich Center | 1.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Harwich | 2.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Harwich | 3.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Port | 3.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Chatham | 3.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 4.9 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 5.1 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| West Dennis | 5.2 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brewster, MA (21.0 minutes), West Dennis, MA (16.8 minutes).
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) |
Showing 10 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Harwich Port is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Harwich, 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 Harwich Port
How long is the average commute in Harwich Port?
Workers who live in Harwich Port, MA take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harwich Port without a car?
5.4% of households in Harwich Port have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harwich Port?
22.2% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Harwich Port worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich Port CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich Port CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich Port 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 Harwich Port CDP, Massachusetts (place:29090, 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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