How long is the commute from Lowell, MA?
Workers who live in Lowell, MA take an average of 27.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
13.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.9 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 13.7%
How people in Lowell get to work
| Means of transportation | Lowell | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±2.0 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.9% (±1.2 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.4 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±0.7 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±0.6 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Lowell, the average commute is lower than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lowell, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Lowell ranks 42 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 235 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lowell
| Vehicles available | Lowell | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% (±1.4 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% (±2.2 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% (±2.3 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.4% (±1.3 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Lowell, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Lowell
| Lowell | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±1.3 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.9% (±1.2 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lowell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lowell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell | — | 27.9 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Dracut | 3.0 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Chelmsford | 3.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Tewksbury | 5.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Tyngsborough | 5.8 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Billerica | 6.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pelham | 6.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Westford | 7.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Carlisle | 7.4 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Tyngsborough, MA (24.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dracut, MA (30.3 minutes), Tewksbury, MA (30.2 minutes), Westford, MA (30.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 36 (tie) | Medford | 30.2 minutes (±1.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Tewksbury | 30.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 38 | Boxborough | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 39 | Marlborough | 29.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 40 | Belmont | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) |
| 41 | Chelmsford | 28.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 42 | Lowell | 27.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 43 | Stoneham | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) |
| 44 | Watertown | 27.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex 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 Lowell
How long is the average commute in Lowell?
Workers who live in Lowell, MA take an average of 27.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lowell without a car?
13.7% of households in Lowell have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lowell?
10.6% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Lowell worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lowell city, Massachusetts
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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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