How long is the commute from Westborough (community), MA?
Workers who live in Westborough (community), MA take an average of 29.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
22.8% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.1 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Westborough (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Westborough (community) | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.9% (±8.2 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±3.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.8% (±8.1 points) | 15.6% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Westborough (community), the average commute is not measurably different from Worcester County (29.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westborough (community), 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, Westborough (community) ranks 19 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 83 of 165.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westborough (community)
| Vehicles available | Westborough (community) | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±2.8 points) | 8.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.5% (±7.0 points) | 33.1% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% (±7.4 points) | 38.4% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±5.3 points) | 20.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Westborough (community), 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 Westborough (community)
| Westborough (community) | Worcester County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.8% (±8.1 points) | 15.6% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±3.8 points) | 92.9% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westborough (community), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westborough (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westborough (community) | — | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Northborough (community) | 3.4 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northborough | 4.1 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cordaville | 4.9 mi | 32.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkinton | 4.9 mi | 36.2 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Southborough | 5.1 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Shrewsbury | 5.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton | 5.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkinton (community) | 5.6 mi | 35.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hopkinton, MA (36.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Sturbridge (community) | 31.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 14 (tie) | Hopedale (community) | 31.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 14 (tie) | Warren (community) | 31.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 16 | Lunenburg (community) | 31.0 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 | Northborough (community) | 29.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Clinton (community) | 29.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Westborough (community) | 29.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | East Douglas | 28.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 21 | South Ashburnham | 28.5 minutes (±6.5) |
| 22 (tie) | Devens | 27.8 minutes (±9.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Winchendon (community) | 27.8 minutes (±6.2) |
| 24 | Webster (community) | 27.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 25 | Athol (community) | 26.3 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Worcester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Westborough (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Westborough, whose figures include it.
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 Westborough (community)
How long is the average commute in Westborough (community)?
Workers who live in Westborough (community), MA take an average of 29.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westborough (community) without a car?
5.0% of households in Westborough (community) have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westborough (community)?
22.8% (±8.1 points) of workers who live in Westborough (community) worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westborough CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westborough CDP, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westborough CDP, Massachusetts
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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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