How long is the commute from Wakefield, MA?
Workers who live in Wakefield, MA take an average of 33.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.8% of workers drive alone to work.
6.2% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
24.6% work from home.
3.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.2 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 6.2%
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.9%
How people in Wakefield get to work
| Means of transportation | Wakefield | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.8% (±3.2 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±1.9 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.2% (±1.9 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±0.9 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.6% (±3.1 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Wakefield, the average commute is higher than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wakefield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Wakefield ranks 18 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 93 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wakefield
| Vehicles available | Wakefield | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% (±3.5 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.7% (±3.5 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.2% (±2.3 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Wakefield, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Wakefield
| Wakefield | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.6% (±3.1 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wakefield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wakefield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | — | 33.2 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Lynnfield (community) | 2.4 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lynnfield | 2.4 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Stoneham (community) | 2.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Stoneham | 2.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Reading (community) | 3.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Reading | 3.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose | 3.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Saugus (community) | 3.6 mi | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stoneham (community), MA (27.8 minutes), Stoneham, MA (27.8 minutes), Saugus (community), MA (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Malden | 34.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Dunstable | 34.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Holliston | 34.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 15 | Pepperell | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 16 | North Reading | 33.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 (tie) | Littleton | 33.2 minutes (±2.6) |
| 17 (tie) | Wakefield | 33.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 | Ayer | 33.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 20 | Ashby | 32.9 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | Concord | 32.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 22 | Groton | 32.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 23 | Arlington | 32.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 24 | Maynard | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Wakefield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Wakefield (community).
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 Wakefield
How long is the average commute in Wakefield?
Workers who live in Wakefield, MA take an average of 33.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wakefield without a car?
3.9% of households in Wakefield have no vehicle, and 6.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wakefield?
24.6% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Wakefield worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wakefield town, Middlesex 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 Wakefield town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:72215, in state:25 county:017).
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 last updated on .
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