How long is the commute from Leominster, MA?
Workers who live in Leominster, MA take an average of 26.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Leominster get to work
| Means of transportation | Leominster | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.2% (±2.9 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% (±1.7 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Leominster, the average commute is lower than in Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leominster, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Worcester County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Leominster ranks 57 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 268 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leominster
| Vehicles available | Leominster | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.3 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±3.4 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.3% (±3.5 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±2.0 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Leominster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Worcester County (8.3%).
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 Leominster
| Leominster | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±2.0 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.7% (±2.3 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Leominster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Worcester County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leominster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster | — | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Lunenburg | 5.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Sterling | 5.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Shirley (community) | 5.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lunenburg (community) | 5.5 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lancaster | 5.5 mi | 31.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Fitchburg | 6.1 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| South Lancaster | 6.9 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Princeton | 7.1 mi | 36.5 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lunenburg, MA (36.1 minutes), Sterling, MA (34.3 minutes), Lancaster, MA (31.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 51 (tie) | Holden | 27.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 51 (tie) | Leicester | 27.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 53 (tie) | Fitchburg | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Westminster | 27.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 55 (tie) | Athol | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Boylston | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 57 | Leominster | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 58 | Auburn | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 59 | West Boylston | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 60 | Worcester | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 10 of 60 places in Worcester 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 Leominster
How long is the average commute in Leominster?
Workers who live in Leominster, MA take an average of 26.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leominster without a car?
8.0% of households in Leominster have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leominster?
10.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Leominster worked from home, and 93.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leominster city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leominster city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leominster 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 Leominster city, Massachusetts (place:35075, 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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