How long is the commute from Methuen, MA?
Workers who live in Methuen, MA take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
12.2% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Methuen get to work
| Means of transportation | Methuen | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±2.8 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.2% (±2.2 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Methuen, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Methuen, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Methuen ranks 25 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Methuen
| Vehicles available | Methuen | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±1.3 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% (±2.6 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±2.9 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.5% (±2.9 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Methuen, 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 Methuen
| Methuen | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.2% (±2.2 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±1.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Methuen, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Essex County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Methuen
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methuen | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Lawrence | 3.1 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Salem | 3.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Haverhill | 5.4 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Andover (community) | 6.3 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| North Andover | 6.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Andover | 6.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Atkinson | 6.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dracut | 7.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lawrence, MA (23.0 minutes), Andover (community), MA (24.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Andover, MA (31.8 minutes), Dracut, MA (30.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ipswich | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Amesbury | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Andover | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Salem | 28.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 23 | Danvers | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 24 | Rowley | 28.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 25 | Methuen | 27.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 26 | Salisbury | 27.6 minutes (±3.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Topsfield | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 27 (tie) | Wenham | 27.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 29 | Haverhill | 27.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 30 | Peabody | 25.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 31 | Essex | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex 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 Methuen
How long is the average commute in Methuen?
Workers who live in Methuen, MA take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Methuen without a car?
6.0% of households in Methuen have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Methuen?
12.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Methuen worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Methuen city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Methuen city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Methuen 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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Figures last updated on .
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