How long is the commute from Malden, MA?
Workers who live in Malden, MA take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% of workers drive alone to work.
18.8% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
17.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 18.8%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 17.5%
How people in Malden get to work
| Means of transportation | Malden | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 42.3% (±2.5 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.6% (±1.9 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 18.8% (±1.8 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±2.3 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Malden, the average commute is higher than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Malden, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Malden ranks 12 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Malden
| Vehicles available | Malden | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 17.5% (±2.2 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±2.7 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.2% (±2.8 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.9% (±1.6 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Malden, 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 Malden
| Malden | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±2.3 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±0.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.5 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Malden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Malden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malden | — | 34.4 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Everett | 1.6 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 1.8 mi | 34.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Medford | 2.6 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Chelsea | 2.6 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Somerville | 3.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Revere | 3.5 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus (community) | 3.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Saugus | 3.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Medford, MA (30.2 minutes), Somerville, MA (31.0 minutes), Saugus (community), MA (29.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Carlisle | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Sherborn | 35.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 8 | Everett | 35.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 (tie) | Acton | 34.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 (tie) | Sudbury | 34.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Melrose | 34.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Malden | 34.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Dunstable | 34.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Holliston | 34.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Pepperell | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | North Reading | 33.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Littleton | 33.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Wakefield | 33.2 minutes (±2.4) |
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 Malden
How long is the average commute in Malden?
Workers who live in Malden, MA take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Malden without a car?
17.5% of households in Malden have no vehicle, and 18.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Malden?
19.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Malden worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Malden 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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