How long is the commute from Provincetown (community), MA?
Workers who live in Provincetown (community), MA take an average of 12.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
12.7% of workers walk to work.
32.5% work from home.
8.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.0 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 32.5%
- Households without a car
- 8.7%
How people in Provincetown (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Provincetown (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 38.4% (±11.4 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±6.7 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.7% (±13.4 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.5% (±8.8 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Provincetown (community), the average commute is lower than in Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Provincetown (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Provincetown (community) ranks 31 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 164 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Provincetown (community)
| Vehicles available | Provincetown (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% (±5.6 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.5% (±9.7 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±8.9 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.4% (±2.8 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Provincetown (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnstable County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Provincetown (community)
| Provincetown (community) | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.5% (±8.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±2.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±5.8 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Provincetown (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Barnstable County (94.3%).
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 Provincetown (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincetown (community) | — | 12.0 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Truro | 6.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±11.2) | Higher |
| Wellfleet | 12 mi | 34.5 minutes (±12.7) | Higher |
| Eastham | 18 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| North Eastham | 18 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
| Orleans (community) | 21 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Brewster (community) | 21 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster | 22 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| East Dennis | 22 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Truro, MA (29.5 minutes), Wellfleet, MA (34.5 minutes), Eastham, MA (18.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Orleans (community) | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Chatham (community) | 18.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 27 | West Dennis | 16.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 28 | Brewster (community) | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | Falmouth (community) | 15.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 30 | Dennis (community) | 15.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 31 | Provincetown (community) | 12.0 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 7 of 31 places in Barnstable County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Provincetown (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Provincetown, whose figures include it.
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 Provincetown (community)
How long is the average commute in Provincetown (community)?
Workers who live in Provincetown (community), MA take an average of 12.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Provincetown (community) without a car?
8.7% of households in Provincetown (community) have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Provincetown (community)?
32.5% (±8.8 points) of workers who live in Provincetown (community) worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Provincetown CDP, 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 Provincetown CDP, Massachusetts (place:55535, in state:25).
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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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