How long is the commute from Hingham, MA?
Workers who live in Hingham, MA take an average of 36.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.4% of workers drive alone to work.
11.2% take public transportation.
1.8% of workers walk to work.
33.1% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.1 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 11.2%
- Work from home
- 33.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Hingham get to work
| Means of transportation | Hingham | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.4% (±3.6 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.2% (±2.4 points) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.1% (±3.4 points) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Hingham, the average commute is higher than in Plymouth County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hingham, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Plymouth County (2.9%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, Hingham ranks 3 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 38 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hingham
| Vehicles available | Hingham | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±1.8 points) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±4.1 points) | 29.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±3.3 points) | 41.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.6% (±2.5 points) | 23.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Hingham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Plymouth County (6.0%).
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 Hingham
| Hingham | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.1% (±3.4 points) | 16.2% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±3.8 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% (±3.4 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hingham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plymouth County (92.9%).
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 Hingham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hingham | — | 36.1 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Weymouth Town | 3.4 mi | 34.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cohasset | 4.9 mi | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Norwell | 5.2 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Scituate | 5.9 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Braintree Town | 6.3 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Rockland | 6.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Quincy | 7.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 7.1 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Braintree Town, MA (32.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scituate | 38.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Rochester | 36.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Hingham | 36.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 (tie) | Whitman | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Halifax | 35.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Norwell | 35.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Kingston | 34.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Marshfield | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Pembroke | 34.5 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hingham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hingham (community).
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 Hingham
How long is the average commute in Hingham?
Workers who live in Hingham, MA take an average of 36.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hingham without a car?
5.1% of households in Hingham have no vehicle, and 11.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hingham?
33.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Hingham worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hingham town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hingham town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hingham town, Plymouth 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 Hingham town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:30210, in state:25 county:023).
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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