How long is the commute from Williamstown, MA?
Workers who live in Williamstown, MA take an average of 16.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
24.3% of workers walk to work.
27.3% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.0 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 27.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Williamstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Williamstown | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.4% (±5.8 points) | 71.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 24.3% (±5.5 points) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.3% (±5.9 points) | 14.2% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Williamstown, the average commute is lower than in Berkshire County (21.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Williamstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Berkshire County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Berkshire County, Williamstown ranks 32 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Williamstown
| Vehicles available | Williamstown | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±4.3 points) | 9.6% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±5.6 points) | 39.3% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±5.0 points) | 36.9% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.1% (±3.1 points) | 14.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Williamstown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Berkshire County (9.6%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (11.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Williamstown
| Williamstown | Berkshire County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.3% (±5.9 points) | 14.2% (±1.3 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 94.3% (±0.7 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.6% (±3.8 points) | 90.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Williamstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Berkshire County (90.3%).
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 Williamstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | — | 16.0 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| North Adams | 5.5 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| New Ashford | 5.7 mi | 30.6 minutes (±10.5) | Higher |
| Clarksburg | 6.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Pownal | 6.5 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Adams (community) | 7.0 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Adams | 7.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Town of Petersburgh | 7.8 mi | 29.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Town of Berlin | 8.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Ashford, MA (30.6 minutes), Clarksburg, MA (23.8 minutes), Pownal, VT (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Berkshire County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 (tie) | Lanesborough | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 27 | Sheffield | 20.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 | Stockbridge | 19.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 29 | Pittsfield | 18.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 30 | Lee | 18.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 31 | North Adams | 17.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 32 | Williamstown | 16.0 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 7 of 32 places in Berkshire County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Williamstown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Williamstown (community).
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 Williamstown
How long is the average commute in Williamstown?
Workers who live in Williamstown, MA take an average of 16.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Williamstown without a car?
9.0% of households in Williamstown have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Williamstown?
27.3% (±5.9 points) of workers who live in Williamstown worked from home, and 92.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Williamstown town, Berkshire 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 Williamstown town, Berkshire County, Massachusetts (county subdivision:79985, in state:25 county:003).
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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