How long is the commute from Whitman, MA?
Workers who live in Whitman, MA take an average of 36.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.2% of workers drive alone to work.
2.4% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.1 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.4%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Whitman get to work
| Means of transportation | Whitman | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.2% (±3.5 points) | 70.5% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±2.4 points) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.4% (±1.0 points) | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | 1.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 16.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Whitman, the average commute is not measurably different from Plymouth County (32.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Whitman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Plymouth County (2.9%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Plymouth County, Whitman ranks 4 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 39 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Whitman
| Vehicles available | Whitman | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.3 points) | 6.0% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.9% (±4.1 points) | 29.6% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.2% (±4.8 points) | 41.2% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.1% (±3.6 points) | 23.3% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Whitman, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Plymouth County (6.0%).
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 Whitman
| Whitman | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±2.3 points) | 16.2% (±0.6 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.0 points) | 95.9% (±0.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.8% (±3.9 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Whitman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Plymouth 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 Whitman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman | — | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Abington (community) | 2.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Abington | 2.7 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| East Bridgewater | 2.9 mi | 32.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland | 3.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hanson | 4.2 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brockton | 4.4 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Hanson (community) | 4.7 mi | 36.6 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Holbrook (community) | 5.2 mi | 37.9 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brockton, MA (31.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scituate | 38.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Rochester | 36.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Hingham | 36.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 3 (tie) | Whitman | 36.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Halifax | 35.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Norwell | 35.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | Kingston | 34.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 (tie) | Marshfield | 34.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 (tie) | Pembroke | 34.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 (tie) | Hanson | 33.5 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Plymouth 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 Whitman
How long is the average commute in Whitman?
Workers who live in Whitman, MA take an average of 36.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Whitman without a car?
2.8% of households in Whitman have no vehicle, and 2.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Whitman?
10.8% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Whitman worked from home, and 89.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitman town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitman town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Whitman town, Plymouth 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 Whitman town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:79530, in state:25 county:023).
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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