How long is the commute from Eastport, ME?
Workers who live in Eastport, ME take an average of 18.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
6.1% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
13.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.5 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 13.4%
How people in Eastport get to work
| Means of transportation | Eastport | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.6% (±8.8 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±7.1 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.1% (±4.0 points) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±7.4 points) | 9.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Eastport, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Eastport, 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, Eastport ranks 28 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 397 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eastport
| Vehicles available | Eastport | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.4% (±6.2 points) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.1% (±7.9 points) | 38.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.1% (±4.8 points) | 36.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±4.1 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Eastport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eastport
| Eastport | Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±7.4 points) | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±5.0 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±5.7 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Eastport, 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 Eastport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastport | — | 18.5 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Pembroke | 6.2 mi | 34.7 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Perry | 6.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lubec | 7.4 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dennysville | 12 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Robbinston | 13 mi | 22.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Charlotte | 15 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Whiting | 16 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Calais | 19 mi | 15.9 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pembroke, ME (34.7 minutes), Perry, ME (26.1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Princeton | 21.5 minutes (±6.6) |
| 23 | Machiasport | 21.2 minutes (±5.8) |
| 24 (tie) | Beals | 20.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 24 (tie) | Deblois | 20.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 26 | Harrington | 19.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 27 | Jonesboro | 19.1 minutes (±2.9) |
| 28 | Eastport | 18.5 minutes (±5.7) |
| 29 | Alexander | 18.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 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 Eastport
How long is the average commute in Eastport?
Workers who live in Eastport, ME take an average of 18.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eastport without a car?
13.4% of households in Eastport have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eastport?
19.5% (±7.4 points) of workers who live in Eastport worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastport city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastport city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eastport city, Maine
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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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