How long is the commute from Biddeford, ME?
Workers who live in Biddeford, ME take an average of 23.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
8.3% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.7 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Biddeford get to work
| Means of transportation | Biddeford | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.9% (±3.7 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.8 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.3% (±1.8 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±2.7 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Biddeford, the average commute is lower than in York County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Biddeford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Biddeford ranks 24 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 302 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Biddeford
| Vehicles available | Biddeford | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.9 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.0% (±3.7 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±3.7 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.1% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Biddeford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in York County (4.7%).
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 Biddeford
| Biddeford | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±2.7 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.0% (±2.9 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Biddeford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (92.7%).
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 Biddeford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | — | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Kennebunkport | 5.3 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Kennebunkport (community) | 6.2 mi | 44.0 minutes (±12.0) | Higher |
| Saco | 6.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Arundel | 6.8 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach (community) | 6.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach | 6.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kennebunk (community) | 8.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 9.0 mi | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Kennebunkport, ME (34.0 minutes), Kennebunkport (community), ME (44.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Alfred | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Wells | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 (tie) | Kennebunk | 26.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 20 (tie) | South Berwick | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Ogunquit | 26.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 23 | Saco | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 | Biddeford | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | York | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Arundel | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Eliot | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 28 | Old Orchard Beach | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Kittery | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 12 of 29 places in York 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 Biddeford
How long is the average commute in Biddeford?
Workers who live in Biddeford, ME take an average of 23.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Biddeford without a car?
8.0% of households in Biddeford have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Biddeford?
14.2% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Biddeford worked from home, and 91.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Biddeford city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Biddeford city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Biddeford 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 last updated on .
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