How long is the commute from Lincoln, MA?
Workers who live in Lincoln, MA take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
34.2% work from home.
6.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.8 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 34.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.8%
How people in Lincoln get to work
| Means of transportation | Lincoln | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.2% (±8.2 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±2.0 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.2% (±7.8 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Lincoln, the average commute is lower than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lincoln, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Lincoln ranks 51 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 277 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lincoln
| Vehicles available | Lincoln | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.8% (±3.9 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±8.0 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.6% (±7.5 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.6% (±5.4 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Lincoln, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Lincoln
| Lincoln | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.2% (±7.8 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.4% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lincoln, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lincoln
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | — | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Concord | 3.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Waltham | 4.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington (community) | 4.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lexington | 4.3 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Weston | 4.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Concord | 5.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wayland | 5.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Bedford | 5.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Concord, MA (32.4 minutes), Lexington (community), MA (30.7 minutes), Lexington, MA (30.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Burlington | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 46 | Weston | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 47 | Billerica | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 48 | Newton | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 49 (tie) | Cambridge | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 49 (tie) | Bedford | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 49 (tie) | Lincoln | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 52 | Woburn | 25.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 53 | Waltham | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 54 | Tyngsborough | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 10 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lincoln include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hanscom AFB.
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 Lincoln
How long is the average commute in Lincoln?
Workers who live in Lincoln, MA take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lincoln without a car?
6.8% of households in Lincoln have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lincoln?
34.2% (±7.8 points) of workers who live in Lincoln worked from home, and 99.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln town, Middlesex 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 Lincoln town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:35425, in state:25 county:017).
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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