Winchester, MA is a town located in Middlesex County with a population of approximately 21,000. The town is well connected to the greater Boston metro area through its public transportation options. Public transportation in Winchester includes the MBTA Commuter Rail, which provides access to Boston and other nearby towns via the Lowell Line and Haverhill Line. In addition, there are several bus lines run by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), including routes with service between neighboring towns as well as routes that provide direct connection to Boston South Station. Other public transportation options include bike paths and car sharing services like Zipcar. With all these transportation options available, it's easy for people to get around town or travel further afield without having to rely on owning their own vehicle.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Winchester takes 33.0 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Winchester get to work:
- 70.8% drive their own car alone
- 7.3% carpool with others
- 6.2% work from home
- 12.1% take mass transit