How long is the commute from Pittsfield, MA?
Workers who live in Pittsfield, MA take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.4% of workers drive alone to work.
1.9% take public transportation.
3.0% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 1.9%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Pittsfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Pittsfield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.4% (±3.2 points) | 71.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±1.7 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.9% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±2.4 points) | 14.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Pittsfield, the average commute is lower than in Berkshire County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pittsfield, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berkshire County, Pittsfield ranks 29 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 337 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pittsfield
| Vehicles available | Pittsfield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±2.1 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% (±2.9 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% (±3.1 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.2% (±1.9 points) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Pittsfield, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Berkshire County (9.6%).
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 Pittsfield
| Pittsfield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±2.4 points) | 14.2% (±1.3 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±2.0 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pittsfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berkshire County (90.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pittsfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | — | 18.5 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Dalton | 5.8 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lenox | 5.8 mi | 22.6 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lanesborough | 5.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock | 6.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Lenox (community) | 6.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±16.0) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 6.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 7.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Washington | 7.8 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hancock, MA (21.9 minutes), Hinsdale, MA (23.4 minutes), Washington, MA (25.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Richmond | 22.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 24 | Hancock | 21.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Great Barrington | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) |
| 25 (tie) | Lanesborough | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 27 | Sheffield | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 | Stockbridge | 19.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | Pittsfield | 18.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Lee | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 31 | North Adams | 17.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Williamstown | 16.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 10 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 Pittsfield
How long is the average commute in Pittsfield?
Workers who live in Pittsfield, MA take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pittsfield without a car?
13.6% of households in Pittsfield have no vehicle, and 1.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pittsfield?
10.2% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Pittsfield worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield city, Massachusetts (place:53960, 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 last updated on .
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