How long is the commute from Woonsocket, RI?
Workers who live in Woonsocket, RI take an average of 29.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
16.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.3 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 16.7%
How people in Woonsocket get to work
| Means of transportation | Woonsocket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±3.0 points) | 70.7% | 72.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.8% (±2.4 points) | 8.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±0.7 points) | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.7% (±1.6 points) | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±1.7 points) | 12.3% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Woonsocket, the average commute is higher than in Providence County (25.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Rhode Island (25.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Woonsocket, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Providence County (2.3%).
It is not measurably different from Rhode Island (1.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Providence County, Woonsocket ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 8 of 39.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Woonsocket
| Vehicles available | Woonsocket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.7% (±2.5 points) | 11.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±3.2 points) | 38.9% | 36.3% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% (±2.8 points) | 34.3% | 36.6% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±1.7 points) | 15.3% | 18.0% | 21.9% |
In Woonsocket, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in 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 Woonsocket
| Woonsocket | Providence County | Rhode Island | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±1.7 points) | 12.3% (±0.6 points) | 13.0% (±0.5 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±1.2 points) | 94.0% (±0.4 points) | 94.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±1.6 points) | 90.5% (±0.5 points) | 91.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket | — | 29.3 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Cumberland Hill | 2.8 mi | 26.3 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Smithfield | 2.9 mi | 26.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Blackstone | 3.1 mi | 33.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Millville | 4.7 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 4.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Bellingham | 5.3 mi | 36.1 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Bellingham (community) | 6.5 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Lincoln | 6.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cumberland, RI (26.3 minutes), Lincoln, RI (24.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Blackstone, MA (33.9 minutes), Bellingham, MA (36.1 minutes), Bellingham (community), MA (34.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burrillville | 35.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 2 | Glocester | 34.4 minutes (±2.5) |
| 3 | Foster | 33.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 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) |
Showing 11 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 Woonsocket
How long is the average commute in Woonsocket?
Workers who live in Woonsocket, RI take an average of 29.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Woonsocket without a car?
16.7% of households in Woonsocket have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Woonsocket?
6.4% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Woonsocket worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woonsocket city, Rhode Island
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woonsocket city, Rhode Island
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Woonsocket 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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