How long is the commute from Bath, ME?
Workers who live in Bath, ME take an average of 24.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
9.3% of workers walk to work.
19.3% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.0 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.3%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Bath get to work
| Means of transportation | Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.4% (±6.3 points) | 71.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.5% (±2.8 points) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 9.3% (±3.3 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.3% (±6.2 points) | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Bath, the average commute is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bath, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sagadahoc County, Bath ranks 7 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 295 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bath
| Vehicles available | Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±3.5 points) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±5.8 points) | 30.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% (±5.5 points) | 41.7% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±4.6 points) | 22.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Bath, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (5.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bath
| Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.3% (±6.2 points) | 16.9% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.5 points) | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±3.4 points) | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Bath, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (93.9%).
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 Bath
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | — | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| West Bath | 4.2 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woolwich | 4.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham (community) | 4.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arrowsic | 5.6 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick (community) | 5.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham | 5.8 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick | 6.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Island | 7.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westport Island, ME (29.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sagadahoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowdoin | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | Georgetown | 30.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Arrowsic | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Woolwich | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Richmond | 29.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Bowdoinham | 27.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Bath | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Topsham | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Phippsburg | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | West Bath | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
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 Bath
How long is the average commute in Bath?
Workers who live in Bath, ME take an average of 24.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bath without a car?
7.3% of households in Bath have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bath?
19.3% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Bath worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bath city, Maine
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 Bath city, Maine (place:03355, in state:23).
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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