How long is the commute from Harwich, MA?
Workers who live in Harwich, MA take an average of 25.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
17.3% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.0 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in Harwich get to work
| Means of transportation | Harwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±5.5 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±3.1 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.3% (±4.3 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Harwich, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harwich, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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 ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 284 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harwich
| Vehicles available | Harwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±1.6 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±3.7 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±4.4 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±4.4 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Harwich, 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 Harwich
| Harwich | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.3% (±4.3 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±1.9 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harwich, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 Harwich
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | — | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Brewster | 3.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dennis Port | 4.0 mi | 31.2 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| West Chatham | 4.2 mi | 20.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 4.2 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster (community) | 4.4 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Dennis | 4.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| East Dennis | 5.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Dennis | 5.4 mi | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brewster (community), MA (16.0 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 | Wellfleet | 34.5 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Truro | 29.5 minutes (±11.2) |
| 3 | Sandwich | 27.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Mashpee | 27.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Bourne | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Harwich | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | Falmouth | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 9 | Dennis | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | Yarmouth | 24.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 | Chatham | 23.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 12 | Orleans | 22.1 minutes (±4.4) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Harwich include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Harwich, Harwich Center, Harwich Port, Northwest Harwich.
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
How long is the average commute in Harwich?
Workers who live in Harwich, MA take an average of 25.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harwich without a car?
3.5% of households in Harwich have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harwich?
17.3% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Harwich worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwich town, Barnstable 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 Harwich town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:29020, in state:25 county:001).
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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