How long is the commute from Westport, MA?
Workers who live in Westport, MA take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Westport get to work
| Means of transportation | Westport | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.3% (±3.8 points) | 74.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±3.0 points) | 9.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 2.0% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Westport, the average commute is not measurably different from Bristol 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 Westport, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bristol County (1.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bristol County, Westport ranks 14 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 223 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westport
| Vehicles available | Westport | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±1.7 points) | 9.5% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.6% (±4.4 points) | 34.5% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±4.9 points) | 36.0% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.3% (±4.4 points) | 20.0% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Westport, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bristol County (9.5%).
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 Westport
| Westport | Bristol County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±2.6 points) | 11.1% (±0.5 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.6 points) | 94.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.8% (±3.0 points) | 90.2% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Bristol County (90.2%).
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 Westport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport | — | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Tiverton | 5.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Smith Mills | 6.3 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dartmouth | 6.5 mi | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Little Compton | 6.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bliss Corner | 7.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Tiverton (community) | 8.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Bedford | 9.3 mi | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Fall River | 10 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bliss Corner, MA (22.1 minutes), New Bedford, MA (24.7 minutes), Fall River, MA (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bristol County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Attleboro | 30.5 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Easton | 30.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | Rehoboth | 29.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 11 | Taunton | 29.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Seekonk | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Fairhaven | 28.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 13 (tie) | Westport | 28.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Acushnet | 28.0 minutes (±2.2) |
| 16 | Berkley | 27.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 17 | Dartmouth | 26.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Swansea | 26.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 19 | Fall River | 25.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 20 | New Bedford | 24.7 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Westport include the places inside it that have pages of their own: North Westport.
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 Westport
How long is the average commute in Westport?
Workers who live in Westport, MA take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westport without a car?
2.6% of households in Westport have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westport?
9.2% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Westport worked from home, and 91.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Bristol County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport town, Bristol 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 Westport town, Bristol County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:77570, in state:25 county:005).
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 last updated on .
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