How long is the commute from Bangor, ME?
Workers who live in Bangor, ME take an average of 16.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.6% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
10.1% work from home.
14.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.6 minutes (±1.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.6%
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Households without a car
- 14.8%
How people in Bangor get to work
| Means of transportation | Bangor | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.6% (±3.2 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.1% (±1.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±2.0 points) | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Bangor, the average commute is lower than in Penobscot County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bangor, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Penobscot County (0.4%).
It is also higher than in Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Penobscot County, Bangor ranks 55 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 420 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bangor
| Vehicles available | Bangor | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.8% (±2.8 points) | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±3.7 points) | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.3% (±3.5 points) | 37.2% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.2% (±2.0 points) | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Bangor, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Penobscot County (8.1%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bangor
| Bangor | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.2% (±2.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bangor, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Penobscot County (88.8%).
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 Bangor
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | — | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) | — |
| Veazie (community) | 3.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Veazie | 3.9 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brewer | 4.1 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Orono | 4.4 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Glenburn | 5.2 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Orono (community) | 6.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hampden (community) | 6.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Hermon | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Glenburn, ME (29.7 minutes), Hampden (community), ME (22.3 minutes), Hermon, ME (22.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Penobscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Hermon | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 50 | Orrington | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 51 | Old Town | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 52 | Veazie | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 53 | East Millinocket | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 54 | Brewer | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 55 | Bangor | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 56 | Orono | 15.2 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 8 of 56 places in Penobscot 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 Bangor
How long is the average commute in Bangor?
Workers who live in Bangor, ME take an average of 16.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bangor without a car?
14.8% of households in Bangor have no vehicle, and 1.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bangor?
10.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Bangor worked from home, and 89.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bangor 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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