How long is the commute from Medford, MA?
Workers who live in Medford, MA take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.4% of workers drive alone to work.
11.9% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
26.8% work from home.
11.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 11.9%
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.6%
How people in Medford get to work
| Means of transportation | Medford | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.4% (±2.7 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.5 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±0.8 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±0.9 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.8% (±2.3 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Medford, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Medford, 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, Medford ranks 36 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Medford
| Vehicles available | Medford | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.6% (±1.8 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.3% (±2.5 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±2.5 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.6 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Medford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Middlesex County (10.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Medford
| Medford | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.8% (±2.3 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.8% (±1.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Medford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 Medford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | — | 30.2 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Somerville | 2.3 mi | 31.0 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Malden | 2.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Winchester (community) | 2.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Winchester | 2.7 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington (community) | 2.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Arlington | 2.8 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Everett | 3.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Cambridge | 3.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cambridge, MA (25.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Malden, MA (34.4 minutes), Arlington (community), MA (32.2 minutes), Arlington, MA (32.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | Lexington | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 30 (tie) | Natick | 30.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 32 | Wayland | 30.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 33 | Framingham | 30.4 minutes (±1.3) |
| 34 (tie) | Dracut | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 34 (tie) | Wilmington | 30.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 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) |
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 Medford
How long is the average commute in Medford?
Workers who live in Medford, MA take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Medford without a car?
11.6% of households in Medford have no vehicle, and 11.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Medford?
26.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Medford worked from home, and 92.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Medford city, Massachusetts
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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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