How long is the commute from Middleton, MA?
Workers who live in Middleton, MA take an average of 30.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.1 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Middleton get to work
| Means of transportation | Middleton | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±4.7 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±2.4 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±2.5 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±3.3 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Middleton, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Middleton, 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, Middleton ranks 14 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 191 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Middleton
| Vehicles available | Middleton | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.1 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±5.5 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% (±7.4 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.9% (±6.3 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Middleton, 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 Middleton
| Middleton | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±3.3 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.7 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±3.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Middleton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Middleton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton | — | 30.1 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Topsfield (community) | 3.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Danvers (community) | 3.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Danvers | 3.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Boxford (community) | 3.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Topsfield | 3.9 mi | 27.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| North Reading | 4.5 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Boxford | 5.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnfield (community) | 5.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Topsfield (community), MA (23.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Nahant | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | North Andover | 31.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Lynn | 31.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Newburyport | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | West Newbury | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Boxford | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Middleton | 30.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Beverly | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Rockport | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Manchester-by-the-Sea | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 18 | Saugus | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Ipswich | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Amesbury | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
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 Middleton
How long is the average commute in Middleton?
Workers who live in Middleton, MA take an average of 30.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Middleton without a car?
1.2% of households in Middleton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Middleton?
12.5% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Middleton worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Middleton town, Essex County, Massachusetts
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Middleton town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:41095, in state:25 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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