How long is the commute from West Bridgewater, MA?
Workers who live in West Bridgewater, MA take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
11.6% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in West Bridgewater get to work
| Means of transportation | West Bridgewater | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.4% (±5.0 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.6% (±4.2 points) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In West Bridgewater, the average commute is lower than in Plymouth County (32.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Bridgewater, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Plymouth County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, West Bridgewater ranks 27 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 267 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Bridgewater
| Vehicles available | West Bridgewater | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.7 points) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.9% (±5.5 points) | 29.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±7.2 points) | 41.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±6.0 points) | 23.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In West Bridgewater, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Plymouth County (6.0%).
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 Bridgewater
| West Bridgewater | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.6% (±4.2 points) | 16.2% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±1.7 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.1% (±3.6 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Bridgewater, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plymouth County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Bridgewater
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater | — | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Bridgewater Town | 4.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Brockton | 4.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Easton | 4.4 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Bridgewater | 4.5 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Whitman | 6.0 mi | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Raynham Center | 6.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Raynham | 6.4 mi | 36.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Abington (community) | 7.4 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgewater Town, MA (31.4 minutes), Brockton, MA (31.5 minutes), East Bridgewater, MA (32.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Brockton | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 22 | Bridgewater Town | 31.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 23 | Plymouth | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 24 | Middleborough | 31.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 25 | Mattapoisett | 28.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 26 | Wareham | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 27 | West Bridgewater | 26.2 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 27 places in Plymouth 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 Bridgewater
How long is the average commute in West Bridgewater?
Workers who live in West Bridgewater, MA take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Bridgewater without a car?
3.0% of households in West Bridgewater have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Bridgewater?
11.6% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in West Bridgewater worked from home, and 92.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bridgewater town, Plymouth 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 Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:75260, in state:25 county:023).
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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