How long is the commute from Nahant, MA?
Workers who live in Nahant, MA take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
5.8% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Nahant get to work
| Means of transportation | Nahant | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±8.3 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±2.3 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±2.6 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±6.9 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Nahant, 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 Nahant, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Nahant ranks 8 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 129 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Nahant
| Vehicles available | Nahant | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±1.6 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% (±9.3 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% (±7.9 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.4% (±5.3 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Nahant, 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 Nahant
| Nahant | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±6.9 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.3% (±2.5 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Nahant, 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 Nahant
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahant | — | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Revere | 2.9 mi | 34.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Town | 3.5 mi | 34.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Swampscott (community) | 4.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Swampscott | 4.0 mi | 34.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lynn | 4.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Chelsea | 5.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus (community) | 5.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus | 5.4 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Georgetown | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Groveland | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Marblehead | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Hamilton | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Lynnfield | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Merrimac | 32.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Nahant include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Nahant (community).
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 Nahant
How long is the average commute in Nahant?
Workers who live in Nahant, MA take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Nahant without a car?
2.1% of households in Nahant have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Nahant?
18.7% (±6.9 points) of workers who live in Nahant worked from home, and 95.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nahant town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nahant town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Nahant 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 Nahant town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:43580, in state:25 county:009).
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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Figures last updated on .
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