How long is the commute from Cape Elizabeth, ME?
Workers who live in Cape Elizabeth, ME take an average of 21.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
31.9% work from home.
5.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.4 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 31.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.0%
How people in Cape Elizabeth get to work
| Means of transportation | Cape Elizabeth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.7% (±6.5 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.6 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 31.9% (±6.3 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Cape Elizabeth, the average commute is not measurably different from Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cape Elizabeth, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cumberland County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Cape Elizabeth ranks 24 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 348 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cape Elizabeth
| Vehicles available | Cape Elizabeth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.0% (±3.2 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±4.8 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.5% (±6.3 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±4.0 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Cape Elizabeth, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (6.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cape Elizabeth
| Cape Elizabeth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 31.9% (±6.3 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±1.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Cape Elizabeth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cumberland County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cape Elizabeth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Elizabeth | — | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Portland | 4.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Portland | 6.1 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Scarborough | 6.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hill | 7.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island | 8.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach (community) | 8.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach | 8.0 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 9.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Portland, ME (17.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cumberland | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Frye Island | 23.8 minutes (±28.6) |
| 20 | Freeport | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Brunswick | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Falmouth | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Chebeague Island | 22.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Cape Elizabeth | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 (tie) | Portland | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Scarborough | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 27 | Westbrook | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 28 | South Portland | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 11 of 28 places in Cumberland 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 Cape Elizabeth
How long is the average commute in Cape Elizabeth?
Workers who live in Cape Elizabeth, ME take an average of 21.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cape Elizabeth without a car?
5.0% of households in Cape Elizabeth have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cape Elizabeth?
31.9% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Cape Elizabeth worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Elizabeth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Elizabeth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cape Elizabeth town, Cumberland County, 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 Cape Elizabeth town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:10180, in state:23 county:005).
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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