How long is the commute from South Deerfield, MA?
Workers who live in South Deerfield, MA take an average of 12.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
11.9% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.3 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 11.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in South Deerfield get to work
| Means of transportation | South Deerfield | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±12.3 points) | 70.3% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.1% (±6.9 points) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±5.1 points) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.3 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.9% (±8.0 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In South Deerfield, the average commute is lower than in Franklin County (23.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Deerfield, 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, South Deerfield ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 163 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Deerfield
| Vehicles available | South Deerfield | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±5.9 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±15.8 points) | 34.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.2% (±16.0 points) | 39.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.2% (±7.8 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In South Deerfield, 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 South Deerfield
| South Deerfield | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.9% (±8.0 points) | 15.1% (±1.1 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±9.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.1% (±9.7 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In South Deerfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (91.3%).
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 South Deerfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Deerfield | — | 12.3 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Sunderland | 2.4 mi | 17.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Whately | 4.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Leverett | 5.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Conway | 6.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Montague | 6.4 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Hatfield | 6.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Hatfield (community) | 7.5 mi | 20.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Turners Falls | 8.1 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sunderland, MA (17.3 minutes), Whately, MA (23.1 minutes), Leverett, MA (26.5 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) |
South Deerfield is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Deerfield, 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 South Deerfield
How long is the average commute in South Deerfield?
Workers who live in South Deerfield, MA take an average of 12.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Deerfield without a car?
3.5% of households in South Deerfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Deerfield?
11.9% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in South Deerfield worked from home, and 90.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Deerfield CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Deerfield CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Deerfield 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 South Deerfield CDP, Massachusetts (place:63620, 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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