How long is the commute from Turners Falls, MA?
Workers who live in Turners Falls, MA take an average of 18.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
16.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.3 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 16.3%
How people in Turners Falls get to work
| Means of transportation | Turners Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±6.9 points) | 70.3% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.1% (±6.9 points) | 9.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 1.0% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 15.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Turners Falls, 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 Turners Falls, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Turners Falls ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 156 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Turners Falls
| Vehicles available | Turners Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% (±6.4 points) | 7.9% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% (±8.0 points) | 34.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.0% (±6.4 points) | 39.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±6.0 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Turners Falls, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Franklin County (7.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Turners Falls
| Turners Falls | Franklin County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 15.1% (±1.1 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.8% (±4.7 points) | 94.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.5% (±5.9 points) | 91.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Turners Falls, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (91.3%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Turners Falls
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turners Falls | — | 18.3 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Greenfield | 2.4 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gill | 3.1 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Millers Falls | 3.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±5.2) | Higher |
| Deerfield | 6.2 mi | 17.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Shelburne | 6.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Bernardston | 6.6 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Erving | 6.7 mi | 28.0 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Northfield | 7.6 mi | 31.4 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Millers Falls, MA (24.9 minutes), Shelburne, MA (28.5 minutes), Erving, MA (28.0 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) |
Turners Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Montague, 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 Turners Falls
How long is the average commute in Turners Falls?
Workers who live in Turners Falls, MA take an average of 18.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Turners Falls without a car?
16.3% of households in Turners Falls have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Turners Falls?
6.6% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Turners Falls worked from home, and 86.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turners Falls CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turners Falls CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Turners Falls 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 Turners Falls CDP, Massachusetts (place:70815, in state:25).
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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