How long is the commute from Smith Mills, MA?
Workers who live in Smith Mills, MA take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.8% work from home.
13.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Households without a car
- 13.7%
How people in Smith Mills get to work
| Means of transportation | Smith Mills | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.1% (±9.7 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±9.0 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Smith Mills, the average commute is not measurably different from Bristol 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 Smith Mills, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, Smith Mills ranks 4 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 91 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Smith Mills
| Vehicles available | Smith Mills | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.7% (±7.4 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±9.6 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±8.7 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±5.3 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Smith Mills, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bristol County (9.5%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Smith Mills
| Smith Mills | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.8% (±3.7 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.2% (±5.6 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±6.4 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Smith Mills, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bristol County (90.2%).
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 Smith Mills
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Mills | — | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| New Bedford | 3.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bliss Corner | 4.1 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Acushnet Center | 5.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Westport | 6.1 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westport | 6.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fairhaven | 6.6 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Acushnet | 7.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fall River | 7.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bliss Corner, MA (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Seekonk | 33.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 2 | Raynham Center | 33.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 3 | Somerset (community) | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Smith Mills | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) |
| 5 | Mansfield Center | 27.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Acushnet Center | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) |
| 7 | North Westport | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Bliss Corner | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 9 | Ocean Grove | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 10 | Norton Center | 18.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Smith Mills is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Dartmouth, 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 Smith Mills
How long is the average commute in Smith Mills?
Workers who live in Smith Mills, MA take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Smith Mills without a car?
13.7% of households in Smith Mills have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Smith Mills?
5.8% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Smith Mills worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Mills CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Mills CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Smith Mills 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 Smith Mills CDP, Massachusetts (place:62300, in state:25).
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 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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