How long is the commute from Charlestown, RI?
Workers who live in Charlestown, RI take an average of 27.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.1% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
18.9% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.8 minutes (±5.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.1%
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Charlestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Charlestown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.1% (±5.3 points) | 75.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.1% (±2.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.9% (±4.4 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Charlestown, 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 Charlestown, 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, Charlestown ranks 3 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 11 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Charlestown
| Vehicles available | Charlestown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±2.8 points) | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.5% (±5.3 points) | 28.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% (±6.8 points) | 42.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.5% (±8.2 points) | 25.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Charlestown, 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 Charlestown
| Charlestown | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.9% (±4.4 points) | 15.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.1% (±2.3 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Charlestown, 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 Charlestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlestown | — | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | — |
| Bradford | 4.5 mi | 29.6 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Carolina | 6.2 mi | 54.5 minutes (±19.4) | Higher |
| Westerly (community) | 6.6 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Ashaway | 6.7 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westerly | 7.1 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Kingstown | 7.4 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkinton | 8.5 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 8.5 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Carolina, RI (54.5 minutes), Richmond, RI (34.0 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 | Richmond | 34.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 2 | Narragansett | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Charlestown | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Hopkinton | 25.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | North Kingstown | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 6 | South Kingstown | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Westerly | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 8 | Exeter | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 9 | New Shoreham | 7.8 minutes (±1.8) |
The figures for Charlestown include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Charlestown (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 Charlestown
How long is the average commute in Charlestown?
Workers who live in Charlestown, RI take an average of 27.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Charlestown without a car?
3.2% of households in Charlestown have no vehicle, and 2.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Charlestown?
18.9% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in Charlestown worked from home, and 96.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Charlestown town, Washington County, 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 Charlestown town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:14500, in state:44 county:009).
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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