How long is the commute from Amherst, NH?
Workers who live in Amherst, NH take an average of 32.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
32.4% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.5 minutes (±5.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 32.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Amherst get to work
| Means of transportation | Amherst | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.2% (±5.6 points) | 70.7% | 72.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±2.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.4% (±5.4 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Amherst, the average commute is not measurably different from Hillsborough County (27.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (26.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Amherst, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Hillsborough County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hillsborough County, Amherst ranks 14 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 58 of 232.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Amherst
| Vehicles available | Amherst | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.7 points) | 5.2% | 4.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±6.3 points) | 32.2% | 31.2% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±6.8 points) | 40.2% | 40.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±5.0 points) | 22.4% | 23.4% | 21.9% |
In Amherst, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hillsborough County (5.2%).
It is also lower than in New Hampshire (4.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Amherst
| Amherst | Hillsborough County | New Hampshire | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.4% (±5.4 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.4 points) | 96.2% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.2% (±1.2 points) | 93.4% (±0.5 points) | 92.9% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Amherst, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hillsborough County (93.4%).
It is also higher than in New Hampshire (92.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Amherst
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | — | 32.5 minutes (±5.3) | — |
| Merrimack | 4.4 mi | 26.5 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Milford (community) | 5.0 mi | 26.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Bedford | 5.3 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Mont Vernon | 5.3 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Milford | 5.4 mi | 27.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Merrimack | 6.1 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Litchfield | 7.0 mi | 29.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton (community) | 7.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Merrimack, NH (26.5 minutes), Milford (community), NH (26.2 minutes), Bedford, NH (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Greenfield | 36.1 minutes (±2.5) |
| 9 | Weare | 35.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 10 | New Boston | 35.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Brookline | 33.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Hancock | 33.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 13 | New Ipswich | 32.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 14 | Amherst | 32.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 15 | Windsor | 32.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 16 | Sharon | 32.0 minutes (±6.5) |
| 17 | Greenville | 31.9 minutes (±6.6) |
| 18 | Antrim | 31.8 minutes (±4.2) |
| 19 | Hudson | 31.4 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Wilton | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Hillsborough 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 Amherst
How long is the average commute in Amherst?
Workers who live in Amherst, NH take an average of 32.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Amherst without a car?
2.5% of households in Amherst have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Amherst?
32.4% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Amherst worked from home, and 98.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Amherst town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
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 Amherst town, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire (county subdivision:01300, in state:33 county:011).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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