How long is the commute from Sheffield, MA?
Workers who live in Sheffield, MA take an average of 20.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
0.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.8%
How people in Sheffield get to work
| Means of transportation | Sheffield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.2% (±8.3 points) | 71.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.1% (±3.1 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±2.7 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±5.8 points) | 14.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Sheffield, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Sheffield, 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, Sheffield ranks 27 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 326 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sheffield
| Vehicles available | Sheffield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% (±8.3 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±9.2 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±10.3 points) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Sheffield, 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 Sheffield
| Sheffield | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±5.8 points) | 14.2% (±1.3 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±6.6 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sheffield, 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 Sheffield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | — | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Mount Washington | 5.7 mi | 30.6 minutes (±8.2) | Higher |
| New Marlborough | 5.9 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Great Barrington (community) | 6.2 mi | 21.1 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Egremont | 6.5 mi | 43.6 minutes (±17.5) | Higher |
| North Canaan | 6.6 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Great Barrington | 8.3 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury | 8.8 mi | 19.9 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Monterey | 9.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Washington, MA (30.6 minutes), New Marlborough, MA (28.3 minutes), Egremont, MA (43.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lenox | 22.6 minutes (±7.0) |
| 22 (tie) | Dalton | 22.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 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 12 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 Sheffield
How long is the average commute in Sheffield?
Workers who live in Sheffield, MA take an average of 20.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sheffield without a car?
0.8% of households in Sheffield have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sheffield?
8.5% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Sheffield worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sheffield 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 Sheffield town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:61065, in state:25 county:003).
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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