How long is the commute from New Shoreham, RI?
Workers who live in New Shoreham, RI take an average of 7.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
45.5% of workers walk to work.
12.4% work from home.
6.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 7.8 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Households without a car
- 6.3%
How people in New Shoreham get to work
| Means of transportation | New Shoreham | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 42.1% (±25.9 points) | 75.5% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 45.5% (±30.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±12.3 points) | 1.0% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.4% (±12.6 points) | 15.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In New Shoreham, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (26.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Shoreham, 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, New Shoreham ranks 9 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 39 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Shoreham
| Vehicles available | New Shoreham | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% (±9.9 points) | 4.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.8% (±17.4 points) | 28.1% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.6% (±16.3 points) | 42.2% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±13.8 points) | 25.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In New Shoreham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (4.4%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Shoreham
| New Shoreham | Washington County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.4% (±12.6 points) | 15.3% (±1.4 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 89.3% (±10.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.7 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±7.8 points) | 94.4% (±0.8 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In New Shoreham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (94.4%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Shoreham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Shoreham | — | 7.8 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Charlestown (community) | 13 mi | 25.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Charlestown | 13 mi | 27.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Narragansett | 15 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Westerly | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| South Kingstown | 15 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Bradford | 17 mi | 29.6 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Narragansett Pier | 17 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Westerly (community) | 17 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Charlestown (community), RI (25.9 minutes), Charlestown, RI (27.8 minutes), Narragansett, RI (28.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Showing 7 of 9 places in Washington 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 New Shoreham
How long is the average commute in New Shoreham?
Workers who live in New Shoreham, RI take an average of 7.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Shoreham without a car?
6.3% of households in New Shoreham have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Shoreham?
12.4% (±12.6 points) of workers who live in New Shoreham worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Shoreham town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Shoreham town, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Shoreham 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 New Shoreham town, Washington County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:50500, 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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