How long is the commute from Rockport, MA?
Workers who live in Rockport, MA take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.0% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in Rockport get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockport | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.0% (±5.8 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±1.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.5 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±5.4 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Rockport, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Rockport ranks 16 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 195 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockport
| Vehicles available | Rockport | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±3.2 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.4% (±6.0 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.4% (±6.5 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±3.9 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Rockport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Essex County (9.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rockport
| Rockport | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±5.4 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±1.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±2.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Essex County (92.4%).
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 Rockport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport | — | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Gloucester | 4.6 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Essex (community) | 8.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Essex | 8.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester-by-the-Sea | 10 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ipswich (community) | 11 mi | 26.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ipswich | 12 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hamilton | 13 mi | 32.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rowley (community) | 14 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Gloucester, MA (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Lynn | 31.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Newburyport | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | West Newbury | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Boxford | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Middleton | 30.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Beverly | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Rockport | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Manchester-by-the-Sea | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 18 | Saugus | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Ipswich | 29.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Amesbury | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 20 (tie) | Andover | 29.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 22 | Salem | 28.5 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Rockport include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Rockport (community).
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 Rockport
How long is the average commute in Rockport?
Workers who live in Rockport, MA take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockport without a car?
7.7% of households in Rockport have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockport?
22.0% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Rockport worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockport town, Essex 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 Rockport town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:57880, in state:25 county:009).
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 last updated on .
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