How long is the commute from West Greenwich, RI?
Workers who live in West Greenwich, RI take an average of 27.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in West Greenwich get to work
| Means of transportation | West Greenwich | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.9% (±7.6 points) | 78.2% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.7% (±4.1 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.8 points) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±5.3 points) | 11.9% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In West Greenwich, the average commute is not measurably different from Kent County (25.1 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 West Greenwich, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kent County (0.8%).
It is also lower than in Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kent County, West Greenwich ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Greenwich
| Vehicles available | West Greenwich | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±3.6 points) | 6.0% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 13.4% (±4.2 points) | 34.0% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±10.5 points) | 38.6% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.3% (±9.6 points) | 21.4% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In West Greenwich, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kent County (6.0%).
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 West Greenwich
| West Greenwich | Kent County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±5.3 points) | 11.9% (±1.0 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.9 points) | 95.3% (±0.8 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±2.9 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Greenwich, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Kent County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (91.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Greenwich
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Greenwich | — | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Exeter | 4.4 mi | 22.4 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Coventry | 4.8 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| West Warwick | 7.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| East Greenwich | 8.2 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hope Valley | 8.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond | 9.3 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Sterling | 9.5 mi | 35.4 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Voluntown | 9.5 mi | 31.4 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Exeter, RI (22.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Richmond, RI (34.0 minutes), Sterling, CT (35.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kent County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Greenwich | 27.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 2 | Coventry | 26.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 3 | West Warwick | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 4 | East Greenwich | 24.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Warwick | 24.6 minutes (±0.9) |
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 West Greenwich
How long is the average commute in West Greenwich?
Workers who live in West Greenwich, RI take an average of 27.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Greenwich without a car?
5.6% of households in West Greenwich have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Greenwich?
11.5% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in West Greenwich worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Greenwich town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Greenwich town, Kent County, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Greenwich town, Kent 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 West Greenwich town, Kent County, Rhode Island (county subdivision:77720, in state:44 county:003).
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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