How long is the commute from Somerset (community), MA?
Workers who live in Somerset (community), MA take an average of 31.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.3 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Somerset (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerset (community) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.4% (±3.0 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±2.8 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Somerset (community), 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 higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerset (community), the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Somerset (community) ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 60 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerset (community)
| Vehicles available | Somerset (community) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% (±5.2 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.4% (±4.8 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 24.1% (±4.1 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Somerset (community), the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bristol County (9.5%).
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 Somerset (community)
| Somerset (community) | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±2.8 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% (±1.5 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.8% (±3.8 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerset (community), 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 Somerset (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset (community) | — | 31.3 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Ocean Grove | 2.4 mi | 20.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Swansea | 2.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Fall River | 3.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Warren | 4.9 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| North Westport | 5.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Tiverton (community) | 6.1 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Dighton | 6.3 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bristol | 7.1 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ocean Grove, MA (20.1 minutes), Swansea, MA (26.0 minutes), Fall River, MA (25.8 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) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Somerset (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Somerset, 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 Somerset (community)
How long is the average commute in Somerset (community)?
Workers who live in Somerset (community), MA take an average of 31.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerset (community) without a car?
3.8% of households in Somerset (community) have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerset (community)?
12.0% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Somerset (community) worked from home, and 90.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset 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 Somerset CDP, Massachusetts (place:62465, 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 last updated on .
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