How long is the commute from Otis, MA?
Workers who live in Otis, MA take an average of 33.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.2% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
22.3% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.6 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.2%
- Work from home
- 22.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Otis get to work
| Means of transportation | Otis | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±8.3 points) | 71.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.5% (±2.5 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.2% (±3.1 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.3% (±8.1 points) | 14.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Otis, the average commute is higher than in Berkshire County (21.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Otis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berkshire County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Berkshire County, Otis ranks 5 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Otis
| Vehicles available | Otis | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±7.6 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±8.8 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.4% (±7.0 points) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Otis, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Berkshire County (9.6%).
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 Otis
| Otis | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.3% (±8.1 points) | 14.2% (±1.3 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±3.0 points) | 94.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±3.7 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Otis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berkshire County (90.3%).
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 Otis
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otis | — | 33.6 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Tyringham | 5.5 mi | 35.7 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Becket | 5.7 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Blandford | 6.8 mi | 35.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sandisfield | 6.9 mi | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey | 7.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.0) | Lower |
| Tolland | 7.5 mi | 38.4 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chester | 8.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lee | 10 mi | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monterey, MA (22.8 minutes), Lee, MA (18.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berkshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Egremont | 43.6 minutes (±17.5) |
| 2 | Windsor | 37.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Becket | 35.8 minutes (±3.5) |
| 4 | Tyringham | 35.7 minutes (±10.3) |
| 5 | Otis | 33.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 6 | Savoy | 33.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Sandisfield | 31.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Peru | 31.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Mount Washington | 30.6 minutes (±8.2) |
| 9 (tie) | New Ashford | 30.6 minutes (±10.5) |
| 11 | Cheshire | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Berkshire 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 Otis
How long is the average commute in Otis?
Workers who live in Otis, MA take an average of 33.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Otis without a car?
0.9% of households in Otis have no vehicle, and 2.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Otis?
22.3% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Otis worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otis town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otis town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Otis town, Berkshire 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 Otis town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:51580, in state:25 county:003).
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 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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