How long is the commute from Northampton, MA?
Workers who live in Northampton, MA take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.4% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
8.2% of workers walk to work.
24.1% work from home.
10.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 24.1%
- Households without a car
- 10.2%
How people in Northampton get to work
| Means of transportation | Northampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.4% (±3.7 points) | 64.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±1.5 points) | 5.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.1% (±3.5 points) | 18.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Northampton, the average commute is lower than in Hampshire County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Northampton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hampshire County (2.8%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampshire County, Northampton ranks 17 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 321 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northampton
| Vehicles available | Northampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.2% (±1.7 points) | 7.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.4% (±3.2 points) | 35.4% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±2.8 points) | 39.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.8% (±2.2 points) | 18.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Northampton, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hampshire County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northampton
| Northampton | Hampshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.1% (±3.5 points) | 18.4% (±1.2 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.6 points) | 92.9% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northampton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hampshire County (92.9%).
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 Northampton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northampton | — | 21.4 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Easthampton | 4.3 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield (community) | 4.8 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hatfield | 5.2 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Westhampton | 5.4 mi | 29.2 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Hadley | 5.8 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsburg | 6.0 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| South Hadley | 6.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Whately | 7.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westhampton, MA (29.2 minutes), Williamsburg, MA (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Williamsburg | 25.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 12 | South Hadley | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 13 | Granby | 23.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 14 | Pelham | 22.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 | Southampton | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Easthampton | 22.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Northampton | 21.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Hatfield | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 19 | Hadley | 19.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Amherst Town | 18.0 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Hampshire 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 Northampton
How long is the average commute in Northampton?
Workers who live in Northampton, MA take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northampton without a car?
10.2% of households in Northampton have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northampton?
24.1% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Northampton worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northampton city, 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 Northampton city, Massachusetts (place:46330, in state:25).
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 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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