How long is the commute from Deer Isle, ME?
Workers who live in Deer Isle, ME take an average of 20.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.1% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
7.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.4 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.3%
How people in Deer Isle get to work
| Means of transportation | Deer Isle | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.0% (±10.5 points) | 68.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±5.5 points) | 11.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.1% (±2.0 points) | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±3.9 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±9.1 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Deer Isle, the average commute is lower than in Hancock County (25.4 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Deer Isle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hancock County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hancock County, Deer Isle ranks 29 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 369 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Deer Isle
| Vehicles available | Deer Isle | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% (±5.4 points) | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.3% (±7.9 points) | 35.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% (±9.5 points) | 39.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±8.7 points) | 18.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Deer Isle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Hancock County (6.2%).
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 Deer Isle
| Deer Isle | Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±9.1 points) | 13.7% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 92.3% (±4.7 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±5.7 points) | 91.2% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Deer Isle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hancock County (91.2%).
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 Deer Isle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Isle | — | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Islesboro | 7.1 mi | 7.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| North Haven | 8.4 mi | 8.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Brooksville | 8.5 mi | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Stonington | 9.1 mi | 15.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sedgwick | 11 mi | 22.5 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklin | 12 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Castine | 12 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Northport | 13 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Islesboro, ME (7.6 minutes), North Haven, ME (8.5 minutes), Castine, ME (14.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hancock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 22 (tie) | Winter Harbor | 24.5 minutes (±6.4) |
| 24 | Tremont | 23.5 minutes (±5.8) |
| 25 | Sedgwick | 22.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Lamoine | 21.9 minutes (±2.5) |
| 27 | Brooksville | 21.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 28 | Blue Hill | 20.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 29 | Deer Isle | 20.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 30 | Cranberry Isles | 20.3 minutes (±8.8) |
| 31 | Bar Harbor | 19.6 minutes (±6.3) |
| 32 | Mount Desert | 17.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 33 | Frenchboro | 15.9 minutes (±10.6) |
| 34 (tie) | Southwest Harbor | 15.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 34 (tie) | Stonington | 15.7 minutes (±3.8) |
Showing 13 of 37 places in Hancock 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 Deer Isle
How long is the average commute in Deer Isle?
Workers who live in Deer Isle, ME take an average of 20.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Deer Isle without a car?
7.3% of households in Deer Isle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Deer Isle?
22.0% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Deer Isle worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Isle town, Hancock County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Isle town, Hancock County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Deer Isle town, Hancock 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 Deer Isle town, Hancock County, Maine (county subdivision:17145, in state:23 county:009).
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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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