How long is the commute from Calais, ME?
Workers who live in Calais, ME take an average of 15.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
86.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.2% of workers walk to work.
2.6% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.6%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Calais get to work
| Means of transportation | Calais | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 86.5% (±8.3 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±6.5 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.2% (±2.8 points) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±3.4 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Calais, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Calais, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Calais ranks 36 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 424 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Calais
| Vehicles available | Calais | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±4.8 points) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±9.4 points) | 38.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±9.0 points) | 36.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±7.5 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Calais, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (6.1%).
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 Calais
| Calais | Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% (±5.6 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.5% (±6.8 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Calais, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (84.3%).
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 Calais
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calais | — | 15.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Baring Plantation | 5.5 mi | 13.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinston | 6.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Meddybemps | 9.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±13.3) | Higher |
| Charlotte | 9.5 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Baileyville | 11 mi | 11.6 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Perry | 12 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Alexander | 13 mi | 18.3 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cooper | 15 mi | 43.8 minutes (±10.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Robbinston, ME (22.3 minutes), Meddybemps, ME (31.4 minutes), Charlotte, ME (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Milbridge | 18.2 minutes (±5.5) |
| 31 | Jonesport | 17.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 32 | East Machias | 17.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 33 | Whitneyville | 17.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 34 | Roque Bluffs | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 35 | Machias | 16.4 minutes (±4.6) |
| 36 | Calais | 15.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 37 | Baring Plantation | 13.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 38 | Marshfield | 13.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 39 | Baileyville | 11.6 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 10 of 39 places in Washington 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 Calais
How long is the average commute in Calais?
Workers who live in Calais, ME take an average of 15.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Calais without a car?
5.7% of households in Calais have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Calais?
2.6% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Calais worked from home, and 87.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calais city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calais city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calais 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 Calais city, Maine (place:09585, 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 last updated on .
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