How long is the commute from Norton, MA?
Workers who live in Norton, MA take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
3.6% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Norton get to work
| Means of transportation | Norton | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±3.8 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.6% (±1.0 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Norton, the average commute is higher than in Bristol County (28.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Norton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, Norton ranks 3 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 115 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Norton
| Vehicles available | Norton | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.4 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% (±4.5 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% (±4.7 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.9% (±3.5 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Norton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bristol County (9.5%).
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 Norton
| Norton | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±3.5 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±2.0 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±2.4 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Norton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bristol County (90.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Norton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton | — | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Mansfield | 4.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mansfield Center | 4.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Taunton | 6.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Attleboro | 6.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Easton | 6.3 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Raynham Center | 7.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Raynham | 7.4 mi | 36.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Foxborough | 7.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Mansfield Center, MA (27.9 minutes), Taunton, MA (29.3 minutes), Foxborough, MA (29.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Raynham, MA (36.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raynham | 36.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Mansfield | 32.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Norton | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 4 (tie) | North Attleborough Town | 32.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 4 (tie) | Freetown | 32.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Somerset | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Dighton | 30.9 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Attleboro | 30.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Easton | 30.1 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 9 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Norton include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Norton Center.
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 Norton
How long is the average commute in Norton?
Workers who live in Norton, MA take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Norton without a car?
3.2% of households in Norton have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Norton?
19.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Norton worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norton town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norton town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Norton town, Bristol 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 Norton town, Bristol County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:49970, in state:25 county:005).
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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