How long is the commute from Ashaway, RI?
Workers who live in Ashaway, RI take an average of 25.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
96.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
2.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.4 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Ashaway get to work
| Means of transportation | Ashaway | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 96.4% (±2.6 points) | 75.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Ashaway, the average commute is not measurably different from Washington County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ashaway, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.8%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Ashaway ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 12 of 19.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ashaway
| Vehicles available | Ashaway | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.3 points) | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% (±18.4 points) | 28.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±20.0 points) | 42.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.3% (±17.2 points) | 25.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Ashaway, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ashaway
| Ashaway | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.5% (±2.4 points) | 15.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±7.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ashaway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.4%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ashaway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashaway | — | 25.4 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Bradford | 2.9 mi | 29.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Westerly (community) | 3.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Pawcatuck | 5.2 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Stonington | 5.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Charlestown | 6.7 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hope Valley | 6.8 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 7.2 mi | 54.5 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Westerly | 7.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carolina, RI (54.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carolina | 54.5 minutes (±19.4) |
| 2 | Bradford | 29.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 3 | Hope Valley | 28.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 4 | Narragansett Pier | 26.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Charlestown (community) | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 6 | Ashaway | 25.4 minutes (±5.1) |
| 7 | Wakefield-Peace Dale | 24.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Westerly (community) | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Kingston | 18.4 minutes (±2.7) |
Ashaway is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Hopkinton, whose figures include it.
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 Ashaway
How long is the average commute in Ashaway?
Workers who live in Ashaway, RI take an average of 25.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ashaway without a car?
0.0% of households in Ashaway have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ashaway?
2.5% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Ashaway worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashaway CDP, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashaway CDP, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ashaway CDP, Rhode Island
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 Ashaway CDP, Rhode Island (place:03520, in state:44).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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