How long is the commute from Holbrook, MA?
Workers who live in Holbrook, MA take an average of 37.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
12.1% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.9 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 12.1%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Holbrook get to work
| Means of transportation | Holbrook | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±5.8 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±3.8 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±2.2 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.6 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Holbrook, the average commute is higher than in Norfolk 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 Holbrook, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Holbrook ranks 2 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Holbrook
| Vehicles available | Holbrook | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±4.1 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±6.3 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.3% (±6.4 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±4.4 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Holbrook, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Norfolk County (9.2%).
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 Holbrook
| Holbrook | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.1% (±3.3 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±3.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.2% (±5.3 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Holbrook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Holbrook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook | — | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Abington (community) | 2.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Abington | 2.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 2.9 mi | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Randolph Town | 3.9 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Brockton | 4.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Braintree Town | 4.6 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Rockland | 4.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whitman | 5.2 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avon, MA (27.6 minutes), Brockton, MA (31.5 minutes), 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 Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharon | 38.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 2 | Holbrook | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Cohasset | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Randolph Town | 37.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Norfolk | 36.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Bellingham | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Canton | 35.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Quincy | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 8 of 28 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Holbrook include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Holbrook (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 Holbrook
How long is the average commute in Holbrook?
Workers who live in Holbrook, MA take an average of 37.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Holbrook without a car?
6.7% of households in Holbrook have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Holbrook?
12.1% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Holbrook worked from home, and 85.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holbrook town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holbrook town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holbrook town, Norfolk 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 Holbrook town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:30455, in state:25 county:021).
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 last updated on .
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