How long is the commute from Wellfleet, MA?
Workers who live in Wellfleet, MA take an average of 34.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.5 minutes (±12.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Wellfleet get to work
| Means of transportation | Wellfleet | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±7.5 points) | 72.1% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±4.4 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 1.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±4.4 points) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±7.6 points) | 16.0% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Wellfleet, the average commute is not measurably different from Barnstable County (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wellfleet, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Barnstable County (1.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Barnstable County, Wellfleet ranks 1 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 65 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wellfleet
| Vehicles available | Wellfleet | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±4.9 points) | 5.4% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.0% (±7.3 points) | 34.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±8.8 points) | 40.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.5% (±6.2 points) | 20.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Wellfleet, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Barnstable County (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wellfleet
| Wellfleet | Barnstable County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±7.6 points) | 16.0% (±0.9 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±1.4 points) | 94.3% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wellfleet, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Barnstable County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wellfleet
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellfleet | — | 34.5 minutes (±12.7) | — |
| Eastham | 5.6 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| North Eastham | 5.9 mi | 21.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Truro | 7.0 mi | 29.5 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Orleans (community) | 9.0 mi | 18.8 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Orleans | 11 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brewster (community) | 11 mi | 16.0 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Brewster | 12 mi | 21.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Provincetown (community) | 12 mi | 12.0 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Eastham, MA (18.5 minutes), Orleans (community), MA (18.8 minutes), Brewster (community), MA (16.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Barnstable County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wellfleet | 34.5 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | Truro | 29.5 minutes (±11.2) |
| 3 | Sandwich | 27.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Mashpee | 27.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Bourne | 26.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Harwich | 25.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | 24.8 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 7 of 15 places in Barnstable 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 Wellfleet
How long is the average commute in Wellfleet?
Workers who live in Wellfleet, MA take an average of 34.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wellfleet without a car?
8.8% of households in Wellfleet have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wellfleet?
20.7% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Wellfleet worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellfleet town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellfleet town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wellfleet town, Barnstable 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 Wellfleet town, Barnstable County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:74385, in state:25 county:001).
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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