How long is the commute from Marblehead (community), MA?
Workers who live in Marblehead (community), MA take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.4% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
34.0% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 34.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Marblehead (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Marblehead (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.4% (±4.0 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±2.1 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±2.1 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.0% (±3.7 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Marblehead (community), the average commute is higher than in Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Marblehead (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (3.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Marblehead (community) ranks 2 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 40 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Marblehead (community)
| Vehicles available | Marblehead (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±1.4 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±3.9 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±4.1 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.6% (±4.0 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Marblehead (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (9.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Marblehead (community)
| Marblehead (community) | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.0% (±3.7 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.8 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.7% (±1.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Marblehead (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 Marblehead (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marblehead (community) | — | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Salem | 3.2 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Swampscott (community) | 3.4 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Swampscott | 3.4 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Beverly | 4.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | 6.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn | 6.6 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Nahant (community) | 7.3 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nahant | 7.3 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Salem, MA (28.5 minutes), Beverly, MA (30.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swampscott (community) | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 2 | Marblehead (community) | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 3 | Lynnfield (community) | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 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) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Marblehead (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 Marblehead, 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 Marblehead (community)
How long is the average commute in Marblehead (community)?
Workers who live in Marblehead (community), MA take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Marblehead (community) without a car?
3.6% of households in Marblehead (community) have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Marblehead (community)?
34.0% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Marblehead (community) worked from home, and 95.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marblehead CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marblehead CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Marblehead CDP, 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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Figures last updated on .
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