How long is the commute from Ipswich (community), MA?
Workers who live in Ipswich (community), MA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.8% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
18.5% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 18.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Ipswich (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Ipswich (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.8% (±6.4 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.0 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±3.8 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.5% (±5.4 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Ipswich (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ipswich (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Ipswich (community) ranks 10 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 111 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ipswich (community)
| Vehicles available | Ipswich (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±3.5 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±7.7 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±8.4 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.7% (±5.6 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Ipswich (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Essex County (9.3%).
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 Ipswich (community)
| Ipswich (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.5% (±5.4 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.6 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.4% (±1.9 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Ipswich (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ipswich (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich (community) | — | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Essex (community) | 3.6 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 3.6 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rowley (community) | 3.7 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 3.9 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Rowley | 4.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wenham | 6.0 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Topsfield | 6.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury | 7.0 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hamilton, MA (32.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Nahant (community) | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 5 | Salisbury (community) | 29.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 6 | Saugus (community) | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 7 | Rockport (community) | 29.1 minutes (±5.3) |
| 8 | Danvers (community) | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Boxford (community) | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) |
| 10 | Ipswich (community) | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Rowley (community) | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 12 | Essex (community) | 24.3 minutes (±5.7) |
| 13 | Andover (community) | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 14 | Topsfield (community) | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 11 of 14 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ipswich (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ipswich, 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 Ipswich (community)
How long is the average commute in Ipswich (community)?
Workers who live in Ipswich (community), MA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ipswich (community) without a car?
6.0% of households in Ipswich (community) have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ipswich (community)?
18.5% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Ipswich (community) worked from home, and 96.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ipswich CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ipswich CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ipswich CDP, Massachusetts
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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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