How long is the commute from Jamestown, RI?
Workers who live in Jamestown, RI take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
20.6% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.2 minutes (±7.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Jamestown get to work
| Means of transportation | Jamestown | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.1% (±8.0 points) | 69.8% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 5.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±4.0 points) | 5.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.1 points) | 2.4% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.6% (±7.6 points) | 15.7% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Jamestown, the average commute is not measurably different from Newport County (22.8 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 Jamestown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Newport County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Newport County, Jamestown ranks 3 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 17 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jamestown
| Vehicles available | Jamestown | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.3% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±6.3 points) | 34.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±10.1 points) | 38.5% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.6% (±11.3 points) | 20.1% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Jamestown, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Newport County (7.3%).
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 Jamestown
| Jamestown | Newport County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.6% (±7.6 points) | 15.7% (±1.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±2.3 points) | 96.9% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.2% (±2.3 points) | 94.1% (±1.1 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Jamestown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Newport County (94.1%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jamestown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown | — | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) | — |
| Newport | 4.0 mi | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newport East | 4.4 mi | 20.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Melville | 4.5 mi | 14.4 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Middletown | 4.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Kingstown | 5.4 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 6.7 mi | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Narragansett Pier | 8.1 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale | 8.4 mi | 24.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Melville, RI (14.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Newport County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Compton | 33.7 minutes (±6.5) |
| 2 | Tiverton | 27.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 | Jamestown | 26.2 minutes (±7.2) |
| 4 | Portsmouth | 23.0 minutes (±1.7) |
| 5 | Middletown | 19.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Newport | 18.9 minutes (±1.7) |
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 Jamestown
How long is the average commute in Jamestown?
Workers who live in Jamestown, RI take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jamestown without a car?
5.0% of households in Jamestown have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jamestown?
20.6% (±7.6 points) of workers who live in Jamestown worked from home, and 97.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Newport County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Newport County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jamestown town, Newport 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 Jamestown town, Newport County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:36820, in state:44 county:005).
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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