How long is the commute from Eliot, ME?
Workers who live in Eliot, ME take an average of 22.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Eliot get to work
| Means of transportation | Eliot | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.0% (±5.6 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±4.9 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Eliot, 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 Eliot, 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, Eliot ranks 27 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Eliot
| Vehicles available | Eliot | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.4% (±5.5 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±7.9 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.8% (±8.2 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Eliot, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in York County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Eliot
| Eliot | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±4.9 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.4 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Eliot, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in York 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 Eliot
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot | — | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Kittery (community) | 4.3 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Newington | 5.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| South Berwick (community) | 5.9 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
| South Berwick | 5.9 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 5.9 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Rollinsford | 6.1 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 6.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| York Harbor | 6.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kittery (community), ME (15.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Berwick (community), ME (29.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Eliot include the places inside it that have pages of their own: South Eliot.
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 Eliot
How long is the average commute in Eliot?
Workers who live in Eliot, ME take an average of 22.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Eliot without a car?
1.8% of households in Eliot have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Eliot?
17.4% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in Eliot worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eliot town, York County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eliot town, York County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Eliot town, York 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 Eliot town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:22955, in state:23 county:031).
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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