How long is the commute from Belfast, ME?
Workers who live in Belfast, ME take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
16.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 16.5%
How people in Belfast get to work
| Means of transportation | Belfast | Waldo County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.5% (±8.6 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.4% (±4.6 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±3.6 points) | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.2 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±6.2 points) | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Belfast, the average commute is not measurably different from Waldo County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Belfast, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waldo County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waldo County, Belfast ranks 20 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 343 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belfast
| Vehicles available | Belfast | Waldo County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.5% (±6.2 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±8.0 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±8.3 points) | 39.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.6% (±3.7 points) | 21.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Belfast, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Waldo County (5.8%).
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 Belfast
| Belfast | Waldo County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±6.2 points) | 15.6% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% (±4.6 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±4.3 points) | 89.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Belfast, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waldo County (89.5%).
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 Belfast
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | — | 21.5 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Waldo | 4.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Northport | 4.9 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont | 5.3 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Searsport | 5.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Swanville | 6.3 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Searsport (community) | 6.4 mi | 15.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Morrill | 7.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Searsmont | 8.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waldo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Montville | 26.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 15 | Swanville | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Brooks | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Northport | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Searsmont | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Belmont | 23.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 (tie) | Belfast | 21.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Burnham | 21.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Searsport | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 23 | Unity | 21.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 24 | Lincolnville | 20.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Waldo | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 26 | Islesboro | 7.6 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Waldo 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 Belfast
How long is the average commute in Belfast?
Workers who live in Belfast, ME take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belfast without a car?
16.5% of households in Belfast have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belfast?
12.0% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Belfast worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belfast city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belfast city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belfast city, Maine
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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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