How long is the commute from Westfield, MA?
Workers who live in Westfield, MA take an average of 26.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.3% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
3.3% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
8.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.5 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 8.6%
How people in Westfield get to work
| Means of transportation | Westfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.3% (±2.7 points) | 76.0% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.9% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.3% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±2.1 points) | 10.5% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Westfield, the average commute is higher than in Hampden County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westfield, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hampden County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Hampden County, Westfield ranks 14 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 265 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westfield
| Vehicles available | Westfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% (±1.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.1% (±2.6 points) | 37.7% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±3.5 points) | 34.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±2.5 points) | 16.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Westfield, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hampden County (12.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westfield
| Westfield | Hampden County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±2.1 points) | 10.5% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.5 points) | 92.1% (±0.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.1 points) | 89.0% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westfield, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hampden County (89.0%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westfield
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield | — | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Russell | 5.2 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| West Springfield Town | 5.5 mi | 19.3 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Southwick | 6.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Southampton | 6.1 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Montgomery | 6.9 mi | 35.9 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| Agawam Town | 7.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Holyoke | 7.7 mi | 19.3 minutes (±0.9) | Lower |
| Granville | 8.6 mi | 39.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Springfield Town, MA (19.3 minutes), Southampton, MA (22.4 minutes), Agawam Town, MA (22.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Russell, MA (30.0 minutes), Montgomery, MA (35.9 minutes), Granville, MA (39.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hampden County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Brimfield | 33.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Chester | 31.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | Palmer Town | 31.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 11 | Russell | 30.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Southwick | 28.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 | Wilbraham | 26.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 14 | Westfield | 26.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 15 | Hampden | 25.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 | Longmeadow | 24.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 17 | East Longmeadow | 22.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 18 | Agawam Town | 22.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 19 | Chicopee | 21.3 minutes (±1.4) |
| 20 | Springfield | 20.2 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Hampden 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 Westfield
How long is the average commute in Westfield?
Workers who live in Westfield, MA take an average of 26.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westfield without a car?
8.6% of households in Westfield have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westfield?
8.6% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Westfield worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield city, Massachusetts
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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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