How long is the commute from Auburn, ME?
Workers who live in Auburn, ME take an average of 21.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
11.5% work from home.
10.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Households without a car
- 10.5%
How people in Auburn get to work
| Means of transportation | Auburn | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.9% (±3.6 points) | 72.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±2.5 points) | 9.2% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±1.3 points) | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.7 points) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.5% (±2.7 points) | 13.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Auburn, the average commute is lower than in Androscoggin County (24.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Auburn, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Androscoggin County, Auburn ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 342 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Auburn
| Vehicles available | Auburn | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.3% (±3.6 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±3.2 points) | 37.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±2.6 points) | 18.4% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Auburn, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (9.4%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Auburn
| Auburn | Androscoggin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.5% (±2.7 points) | 13.8% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±1.7 points) | 94.8% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±2.2 points) | 89.8% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Auburn, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Androscoggin County (89.8%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Auburn
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | — | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Lewiston | 3.9 mi | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Minot | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanic Falls (community) | 7.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Poland | 7.6 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Mechanic Falls | 7.8 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lisbon (community) | 8.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sabattus | 8.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Greene (community) | 8.9 mi | 36.9 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Poland, ME (27.9 minutes), Mechanic Falls, ME (25.9 minutes), Sabattus, ME (29.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Androscoggin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Poland | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Livermore | 27.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 9 | Mechanic Falls | 25.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Greene | 25.6 minutes (±3.4) |
| 11 | Minot | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Turner | 24.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Auburn | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Lewiston | 21.0 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Androscoggin 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 Auburn
How long is the average commute in Auburn?
Workers who live in Auburn, ME take an average of 21.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Auburn without a car?
10.5% of households in Auburn have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Auburn?
11.5% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Auburn worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Auburn city, Maine
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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