How long is the commute from West Boylston, MA?
Workers who live in West Boylston, MA take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
17.7% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 17.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in West Boylston get to work
| Means of transportation | West Boylston | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.9% (±4.7 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±2.9 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In West Boylston, the average commute is lower than in Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Boylston, 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, West Boylston ranks 59 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 286 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Boylston
| Vehicles available | West Boylston | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.3 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±5.8 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.5% (±5.8 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.7% (±3.3 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In West Boylston, 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 West Boylston
| West Boylston | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.7% (±4.6 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% (±2.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.5% (±2.2 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Boylston, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Boylston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Boylston | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Boylston | 3.7 mi | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Holden | 4.1 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 5.4 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Clinton | 5.7 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Clinton (community) | 6.1 mi | 29.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Lancaster | 6.5 mi | 35.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Shrewsbury | 6.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Worcester | 7.0 mi | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sterling, MA (34.3 minutes), Clinton, MA (29.9 minutes), South Lancaster, MA (35.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 53 (tie) | Fitchburg | 27.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 53 (tie) | Westminster | 27.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 55 (tie) | Athol | 26.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 55 (tie) | Boylston | 26.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 57 | Leominster | 26.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 58 | Auburn | 25.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 59 | West Boylston | 24.9 minutes (±2.3) |
| 60 | Worcester | 24.1 minutes (±0.6) |
Showing 8 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 West Boylston
How long is the average commute in West Boylston?
Workers who live in West Boylston, MA take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Boylston without a car?
5.0% of households in West Boylston have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Boylston?
17.7% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in West Boylston worked from home, and 94.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Boylston 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 West Boylston town, Worcester County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:75155, 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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