How long is the commute from Sutton, MA?
Workers who live in Sutton, MA take an average of 29.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
22.7% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.5 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in Sutton get to work
| Means of transportation | Sutton | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.3% (±5.4 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±1.8 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.7 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Sutton, the average commute is not measurably different from Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sutton, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Worcester County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Sutton ranks 43 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 204 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sutton
| Vehicles available | Sutton | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±5.7 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.7% (±6.8 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.4% (±6.2 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Sutton, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Worcester County (8.3%).
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 Sutton
| Sutton | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±2.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±4.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sutton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Worcester County (92.9%).
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 Sutton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton | — | 29.5 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| East Douglas | 3.9 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Whitinsville | 4.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Millbury | 4.4 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Northbridge | 4.8 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Douglas | 5.5 mi | 33.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 6.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford (community) | 6.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton | 6.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Whitinsville, MA (37.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Hopedale | 30.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 38 | Paxton | 30.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Gardner | 30.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 39 (tie) | Webster | 30.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 41 | Mendon | 30.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 42 | Clinton | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 43 | Sutton | 29.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 44 | Phillipston | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 45 | Millbury | 28.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 46 | Westborough | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 47 (tie) | Southbridge Town | 28.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 47 (tie) | Oxford | 28.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 49 | Templeton | 27.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 60 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Sutton
How long is the average commute in Sutton?
Workers who live in Sutton, MA take an average of 29.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sutton without a car?
1.3% of households in Sutton have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sutton?
22.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Sutton worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sutton town, Worcester 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 Sutton town, Worcester County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:68610, in state:25 county:027).
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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