How long is the commute from Holyoke, MA?
Workers who live in Holyoke, MA take an average of 19.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.4% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
11.1% work from home.
19.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.3 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 3.4%
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Households without a car
- 19.4%
How people in Holyoke get to work
| Means of transportation | Holyoke | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±4.0 points) | 76.0% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±2.3 points) | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±1.2 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Holyoke, the average commute is lower than in Hampden County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Holyoke, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hampden County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampden County, Holyoke ranks 22 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 335 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Holyoke
| Vehicles available | Holyoke | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.4% (±2.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.9% (±3.1 points) | 37.7% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.8% (±2.5 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.9% (±1.7 points) | 16.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Holyoke, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hampden County (12.0%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Holyoke
| Holyoke | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.1% (±2.4 points) | 10.5% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.8% (±1.9 points) | 92.1% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.4% (±2.2 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Holyoke, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Hampden County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Holyoke
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke | — | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Easthampton | 4.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Chicopee | 4.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| South Hadley | 4.4 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Southampton | 5.2 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| West Springfield Town | 6.0 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Granby (community) | 6.9 mi | 32.3 minutes (±7.5) | Higher |
| Granby | 7.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Westfield | 7.7 mi | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Easthampton, MA (22.3 minutes), Chicopee, MA (21.3 minutes), South Hadley, MA (23.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Longmeadow | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | East Longmeadow | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Chicopee | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Springfield | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) |
| 21 | Ludlow | 20.1 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Holyoke | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 22 (tie) | West Springfield Town | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Hampden County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Holyoke
How long is the average commute in Holyoke?
Workers who live in Holyoke, MA take an average of 19.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Holyoke without a car?
19.4% of households in Holyoke have no vehicle, and 3.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Holyoke?
11.1% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Holyoke worked from home, and 86.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holyoke city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holyoke city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Holyoke city, 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 Holyoke city, Massachusetts (place:30840, 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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