How long is the commute from West Newbury, MA?
Workers who live in West Newbury, MA take an average of 31.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
24.5% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.4 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 24.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in West Newbury get to work
| Means of transportation | West Newbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.3% (±7.3 points) | 67.6% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±4.1 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.5% (±6.1 points) | 16.4% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In West Newbury, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Newbury, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (3.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, West Newbury ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Newbury
| Vehicles available | West Newbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.5 points) | 9.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.3% (±7.0 points) | 35.2% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.0% (±7.5 points) | 37.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.3% (±7.5 points) | 18.1% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In West Newbury, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (9.3%).
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 Newbury
| West Newbury | Essex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.5% (±6.1 points) | 16.4% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.7% (±1.2 points) | 92.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In West Newbury, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (92.4%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Newbury
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Newbury | — | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Amesbury | 3.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Merrimac | 3.6 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newburyport | 4.0 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland | 4.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury | 5.1 mi | 23.9 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Georgetown | 5.2 mi | 33.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Hampton | 6.2 mi | 28.2 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Salisbury (community) | 6.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newbury, MA (23.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Lynnfield | 32.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Merrimac | 32.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Nahant | 32.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 | North Andover | 31.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Lynn | 31.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Newburyport | 31.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | West Newbury | 31.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Boxford | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 14 | Middleton | 30.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 15 | Beverly | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 16 | Rockport | 29.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 17 | Manchester-by-the-Sea | 29.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 18 | Saugus | 29.6 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Essex 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 Newbury
How long is the average commute in West Newbury?
Workers who live in West Newbury, MA take an average of 31.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Newbury without a car?
0.4% of households in West Newbury have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Newbury?
24.5% (±6.1 points) of workers who live in West Newbury worked from home, and 98.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Newbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Newbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Newbury town, Essex 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 Newbury town, Essex County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:77150, in state:25 county:009).
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 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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