How long is the commute from Shirley, MA?
Workers who live in Shirley, MA take an average of 40.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.5% of workers drive alone to work.
2.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
21.0% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.4 minutes (±7.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.9%
- Work from home
- 21.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Shirley get to work
| Means of transportation | Shirley | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.5% (±8.6 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±6.6 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.9% (±2.8 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.3 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.0% (±7.5 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Shirley, the average commute is higher than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Shirley, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Shirley ranks 1 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 5 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Shirley
| Vehicles available | Shirley | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±3.0 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±7.8 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% (±7.8 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±5.3 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Shirley, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Shirley
| Shirley | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.0% (±7.5 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% (±7.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±8.2 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Shirley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.7%).
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 Shirley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley | — | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) | — |
| Devens | 2.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±9.2) | Lower |
| Ayer (community) | 3.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Ayer | 3.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lunenburg | 4.1 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lunenburg (community) | 4.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±5.4) | Lower |
| Groton (community) | 4.7 mi | 33.3 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Groton | 4.7 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Harvard | 5.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Devens, MA (27.8 minutes), Ayer (community), MA (28.6 minutes), Lunenburg (community), MA (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shirley | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 2 | Townsend | 37.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 3 | Ashland | 36.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 | Hopkinton | 36.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Stow | 35.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 (tie) | Carlisle | 35.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 6 (tie) | Sherborn | 35.3 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 7 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Shirley include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Shirley (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 Shirley
How long is the average commute in Shirley?
Workers who live in Shirley, MA take an average of 40.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Shirley without a car?
3.3% of households in Shirley have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Shirley?
21.0% (±7.5 points) of workers who live in Shirley worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shirley town, Middlesex 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 Shirley town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:61590, in state:25 county:017).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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