How long is the commute from Pawtucket, RI?
Workers who live in Pawtucket, RI take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
3.3% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
9.2% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 3.3%
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Pawtucket get to work
| Means of transportation | Pawtucket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±2.2 points) | 70.7% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.3% (±0.9 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±0.9 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.2% (±1.5 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Pawtucket, the average commute is not measurably different from Providence County (25.9 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 Pawtucket, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Providence County (2.3%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Providence County, Pawtucket ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 21 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pawtucket
| Vehicles available | Pawtucket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±1.6 points) | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±2.0 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% (±2.4 points) | 34.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.8% (±1.5 points) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Pawtucket, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Providence County (11.5%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (9.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Pawtucket
| Pawtucket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.2% (±1.5 points) | 12.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±1.1 points) | 94.0% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.5 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Pawtucket, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Providence County (90.5%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pawtucket
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawtucket | — | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Central Falls | 1.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| North Seekonk | 2.3 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Valley Falls | 3.5 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Seekonk | 3.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Providence | 4.3 mi | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Providence | 4.4 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln | 4.8 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Providence | 5.2 mi | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Valley Falls, RI (23.3 minutes), East Providence, RI (22.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: North Seekonk, MA (33.6 minutes), Seekonk, MA (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Providence County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Scituate | 30.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Woonsocket | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 6 | Central Falls | 27.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 7 | North Providence | 27.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 8 | North Smithfield | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Cumberland | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 | Pawtucket | 25.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 11 | Providence | 25.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 12 | Smithfield | 24.6 minutes (±1.6) |
| 13 (tie) | Cranston | 24.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 13 (tie) | Lincoln | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) |
| 15 | Johnston | 23.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 16 | East Providence | 22.6 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Providence 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 Pawtucket
How long is the average commute in Pawtucket?
Workers who live in Pawtucket, RI take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pawtucket without a car?
12.7% of households in Pawtucket have no vehicle, and 3.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pawtucket?
9.2% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Pawtucket worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pawtucket city, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pawtucket city, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pawtucket city, Rhode Island
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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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