How long is the commute from Shelburne Falls, MA?
Workers who live in Shelburne Falls, MA take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.9% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
6.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.2%
How people in Shelburne Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Shelburne Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.5% (±7.7 points) | 70.3% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.6 points) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.9% (±3.1 points) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±6.3 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Shelburne Falls, the average commute is higher than in Franklin County (23.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shelburne Falls, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (1.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Shelburne Falls ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 43 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shelburne Falls
| Vehicles available | Shelburne Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.2% (±4.1 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±7.5 points) | 34.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% (±7.7 points) | 39.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.1% (±5.5 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Shelburne Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Franklin County (7.9%).
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 Shelburne Falls
| Shelburne Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±6.3 points) | 15.1% (±1.1 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.0 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±3.4 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shelburne Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Shelburne Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelburne Falls | — | 32.3 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Shelburne | 3.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Charlemont | 5.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colrain | 6.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ashfield | 6.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Heath | 7.0 mi | 34.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Conway | 7.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Greenfield | 7.6 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Hawley | 8.2 mi | 30.8 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Conway, MA (23.8 minutes), Greenfield, MA (17.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shelburne Falls | 32.3 minutes (±6.0) |
| 2 | Northfield (community) | 31.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 3 | Millers Falls | 24.9 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Orange (community) | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 5 | Turners Falls | 18.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | South Deerfield | 12.3 minutes (±2.2) |
Shelburne Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Buckland, 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 Shelburne Falls
How long is the average commute in Shelburne Falls?
Workers who live in Shelburne Falls, MA take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shelburne Falls without a car?
6.2% of households in Shelburne Falls have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shelburne Falls?
19.8% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Shelburne Falls worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelburne Falls CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelburne Falls CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelburne Falls 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 Shelburne Falls CDP, Massachusetts (place:61205, in state:25).
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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