How long is the commute from Waltham, MA?
Workers who live in Waltham, MA take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.0% of workers drive alone to work.
4.5% take public transportation.
6.2% of workers walk to work.
24.2% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.5%
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Waltham get to work
| Means of transportation | Waltham | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.0% (±3.0 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.5% (±1.1 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.2% (±1.0 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.2% (±2.1 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Waltham, the average commute is lower than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waltham, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Waltham ranks 53 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 290 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waltham
| Vehicles available | Waltham | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.1% (±2.8 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.2% (±2.8 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.0% (±1.9 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Waltham, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Waltham
| Waltham | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.2% (±2.1 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±1.4 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Waltham, 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 Waltham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham | — | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Belmont (community) | 3.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Belmont | 3.2 mi | 29.3 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Watertown | 3.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Weston | 3.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lexington (community) | 3.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lexington | 3.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Newton | 4.3 mi | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Lincoln | 4.3 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Belmont (community), MA (29.3 minutes), Belmont, MA (29.3 minutes), Watertown, MA (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Billerica | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 48 | Newton | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 49 (tie) | Cambridge | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 49 (tie) | Bedford | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 49 (tie) | Lincoln | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 52 | Woburn | 25.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 53 | Waltham | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 54 | Tyngsborough | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 8 of 54 places in Middlesex 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 Waltham
How long is the average commute in Waltham?
Workers who live in Waltham, MA take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waltham without a car?
8.6% of households in Waltham have no vehicle, and 4.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waltham?
24.2% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Waltham worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waltham city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waltham city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waltham city, 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 Waltham city, Massachusetts (place:72600, 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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