How long is the commute from Quincy, MA?
Workers who live in Quincy, MA take an average of 34.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.2% of workers drive alone to work.
16.3% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.7 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 16.3%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Quincy get to work
| Means of transportation | Quincy | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.2% (±2.1 points) | 57.4% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±1.1 points) | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 16.3% (±1.7 points) | 8.7% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±1.8 points) | 22.8% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Quincy, the average commute is higher than in Norfolk County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Quincy, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Norfolk County (8.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Norfolk County, Quincy ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Quincy
| Vehicles available | Quincy | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.2% (±2.1 points) | 35.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% (±2.0 points) | 38.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±1.0 points) | 16.7% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Quincy, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Norfolk County (9.2%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Quincy
| Quincy | Norfolk County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±1.8 points) | 22.8% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Quincy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Norfolk County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Quincy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | — | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| Braintree Town | 3.8 mi | 32.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Milton (community) | 4.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Milton | 4.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Weymouth Town | 5.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Boston | 5.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±0.3) | Lower |
| Randolph Town | 6.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Hingham (community) | 6.4 mi | 38.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hingham | 7.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Braintree Town, MA (32.7 minutes), Milton (community), MA (31.3 minutes), Milton, MA (31.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Randolph Town, MA (37.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Norfolk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Holbrook | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Cohasset | 37.2 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Randolph Town | 37.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Norfolk | 36.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Bellingham | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Canton | 35.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Quincy | 34.7 minutes (±1.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Weymouth Town | 34.7 minutes (±1.4) |
| 10 | Dover | 34.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 11 | Walpole | 33.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Stoughton | 33.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Braintree Town | 32.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 14 | Franklin Town | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Norfolk 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 Quincy
How long is the average commute in Quincy?
Workers who live in Quincy, MA take an average of 34.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Quincy without a car?
14.1% of households in Quincy have no vehicle, and 16.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Quincy?
21.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Quincy worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy city, Massachusetts
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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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