How long is the commute from West Brookfield, MA?
Workers who live in West Brookfield, MA take an average of 41.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
3.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.8 minutes (±4.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.5%
How people in West Brookfield get to work
| Means of transportation | West Brookfield | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.7% (±13.7 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±5.2 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±14.2 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In West Brookfield, the average commute is higher than in Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Brookfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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 Brookfield ranks 1 of 60 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Brookfield
| Vehicles available | West Brookfield | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% (±3.3 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.4% (±7.3 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% (±8.3 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.0% (±8.2 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In West Brookfield, 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 Brookfield
| West Brookfield | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±14.2 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.8% (±1.9 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Brookfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Worcester County (92.9%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Brookfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brookfield | — | 41.8 minutes (±4.4) | — |
| Warren (community) | 3.0 mi | 31.1 minutes (±8.2) | Lower |
| North Brookfield (community) | 3.9 mi | 38.7 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 4.5 mi | 32.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Ware (community) | 4.6 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| North Brookfield | 4.7 mi | 37.2 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| New Braintree | 5.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Brookfield (community) | 5.7 mi | 32.1 minutes (±6.5) | Lower |
| Brookfield | 5.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Warren (community), MA (31.1 minutes), Warren, MA (32.9 minutes), Ware (community), MA (26.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Brookfield | 41.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 2 (tie) | Oakham | 38.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 2 (tie) | Petersham | 38.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 4 | Royalston | 38.3 minutes (±6.1) |
| 5 | Sturbridge | 37.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | North Brookfield | 37.2 minutes (±4.8) |
| 7 | Rutland | 37.0 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 7 of 60 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for West Brookfield include the places inside it that have pages of their own: West Brookfield (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 West Brookfield
How long is the average commute in West Brookfield?
Workers who live in West Brookfield, MA take an average of 41.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Brookfield without a car?
3.5% of households in West Brookfield have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Brookfield?
18.9% (±14.2 points) of workers who live in West Brookfield worked from home, and 96.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Brookfield town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Brookfield town, Worcester County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Brookfield 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 Brookfield town, Worcester County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:75400, in state:25 county:027).
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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