How long is the commute from Montague, MA?
Workers who live in Montague, MA take an average of 21.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
14.9% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.0 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Montague get to work
| Means of transportation | Montague | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±5.5 points) | 70.3% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.7% (±4.2 points) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.5 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.9% (±4.1 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Montague, the average commute is lower than in Franklin County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montague, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Montague ranks 21 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montague
| Vehicles available | Montague | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% (±6.0 points) | 34.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±5.5 points) | 39.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.0% (±4.2 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Montague, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Montague
| Montague | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.9% (±4.1 points) | 15.1% (±1.1 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.5% (±3.9 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Montague, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (91.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montague
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague | — | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Gill | 4.7 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 5.6 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Wendell | 5.6 mi | 32.9 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Greenfield | 5.7 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Erving | 6.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Leverett | 6.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| South Deerfield | 6.4 mi | 12.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Sunderland | 6.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Deerfield, MA (17.6 minutes), Greenfield, MA (17.4 minutes), South Deerfield, MA (12.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wendell, MA (32.9 minutes), Erving, MA (28.0 minutes), Leverett, MA (26.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Shelburne | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 16 | Erving | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 17 | Leverett | 26.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 18 | Conway | 23.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 19 | New Salem | 23.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Whately | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 | Montague | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 22 | Gill | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 23 | Bernardston | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) |
| 24 | Deerfield | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Greenfield | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 | Sunderland | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) |
Showing 12 of 26 places in Franklin County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Montague include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Millers Falls, Turners Falls.
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 Montague
How long is the average commute in Montague?
Workers who live in Montague, MA take an average of 21.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montague without a car?
11.0% of households in Montague have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montague?
14.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Montague worked from home, and 88.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague town, Franklin County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague town, Franklin 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 Montague town, Franklin County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:42285, in state:25 county:011).
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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