How long is the commute from Woburn, MA?
Workers who live in Woburn, MA take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
16.0% work from home.
5.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.7%
- Work from home
- 16.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.5%
How people in Woburn get to work
| Means of transportation | Woburn | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±3.0 points) | 54.2% | 61.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±2.1 points) | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.7% (±0.8 points) | 7.2% | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 4.2% | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.0% (±2.6 points) | 24.7% | 18.6% | 15.1% |
In Woburn, the average commute is lower than in Middlesex County (29.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (29.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woburn, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (7.2%).
It is also lower than in Massachusetts (6.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Woburn ranks 52 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 281 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woburn
| Vehicles available | Woburn | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% (±1.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.8% (±3.3 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±3.1 points) | 37.7% | 35.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±2.8 points) | 15.2% | 16.5% | 21.9% |
In Woburn, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (10.3%).
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 Woburn
| Woburn | Middlesex County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.0% (±2.6 points) | 24.7% (±0.4 points) | 18.6% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±1.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Woburn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.7%).
It is also higher than in Massachusetts (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Woburn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woburn | — | 25.3 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Winchester (community) | 2.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Winchester | 2.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Burlington (community) | 2.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 2.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Stoneham (community) | 3.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Stoneham | 3.1 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Reading (community) | 4.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Reading | 4.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winchester (community), MA (31.4 minutes), Winchester, MA (31.4 minutes), Stoneham (community), MA (27.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Weston | 26.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 47 | Billerica | 26.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 48 | Newton | 26.6 minutes (±0.9) |
| 49 (tie) | Cambridge | 25.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 49 (tie) | Bedford | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 49 (tie) | Lincoln | 25.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 52 | Woburn | 25.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 53 | Waltham | 24.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 54 | Tyngsborough | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 9 of 54 places in Middlesex 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 Woburn
How long is the average commute in Woburn?
Workers who live in Woburn, MA take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woburn without a car?
5.5% of households in Woburn have no vehicle, and 2.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woburn?
16.0% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Woburn worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woburn city, Massachusetts
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woburn city, Massachusetts
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woburn 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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