How long is the commute from Needham, MA?
Workers who live in Needham, MA take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.7% of workers drive alone to work.
7.6% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
32.4% work from home.
7.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 7.6%
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.4%
How people in Needham get to work
| Means of transportation | Needham | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 52.7% (±3.0 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±1.4 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.6% (±1.6 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.7 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.4% (±2.6 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Needham, the average commute is lower than in Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Needham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Needham ranks 25 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 238 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Needham
| Vehicles available | Needham | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% (±2.3 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.6% (±2.8 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.6% (±3.9 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.4% (±2.6 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Needham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Norfolk County (9.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Needham
| Needham | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.4% (±2.6 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±2.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Needham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Needham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needham | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Wellesley (community) | 2.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Wellesley | 2.7 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Dover (community) | 2.7 mi | 36.6 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Newton | 3.9 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Dedham (community) | 4.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dedham | 4.0 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 4.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Westwood | 4.5 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dover (community), MA (36.6 minutes), Dover, MA (34.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Medway | 30.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 20 | Norwood | 30.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 21 | Westwood | 30.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 22 | Dedham | 29.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 (tie) | Foxborough | 29.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 23 (tie) | Plainville | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 25 | Needham | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 26 | Avon | 27.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 27 | Wellesley | 27.2 minutes (±1.4) |
| 28 | Brookline | 27.1 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 10 of 28 places in Norfolk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Needham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Needham (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 Needham
How long is the average commute in Needham?
Workers who live in Needham, MA take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Needham without a car?
7.4% of households in Needham have no vehicle, and 7.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Needham?
32.4% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Needham worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needham town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needham town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Needham town, Norfolk 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 Needham town, Norfolk County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:44105, in state:25 county:021).
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 last updated on .
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