How long is the commute from Ellsworth, ME?
Workers who live in Ellsworth, ME take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.2% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
6.6% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
12.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 12.2%
How people in Ellsworth get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellsworth | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.2% (±6.3 points) | 68.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.3% (±4.9 points) | 11.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.6% (±3.6 points) | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±2.9 points) | 13.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Ellsworth, the average commute is not measurably different from Hancock County (25.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellsworth, 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, Ellsworth ranks 22 of 37 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 282 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellsworth
| Vehicles available | Ellsworth | Hancock County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.2% (±4.8 points) | 6.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.3% (±5.5 points) | 35.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% (±5.7 points) | 39.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.6% (±5.2 points) | 18.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Ellsworth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Hancock County (6.2%).
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 Ellsworth
| Ellsworth | Hancock County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±2.9 points) | 13.7% (±1.7 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±2.0 points) | 93.9% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±2.5 points) | 91.2% (±1.2 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellsworth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hancock County (91.2%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ellsworth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | — | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Surry | 8.1 mi | 30.9 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dedham | 9.0 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Trenton | 9.2 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Orland | 9.4 mi | 39.8 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Otis | 9.6 mi | 41.6 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Waltham | 10 mi | 41.1 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
| Lamoine | 10 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hancock | 10 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dedham, ME (30.1 minutes), Orland, ME (39.8 minutes), Otis, ME (41.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Eastbrook | 28.1 minutes (±5.8) |
| 17 | Amherst | 27.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 18 | Verona Island | 26.5 minutes (±5.3) |
| 19 | Sullivan | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 20 | Brooklin | 25.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 21 | Penobscot | 24.9 minutes (±3.2) |
| 22 (tie) | Ellsworth | 24.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 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) |
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 Ellsworth
How long is the average commute in Ellsworth?
Workers who live in Ellsworth, ME take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellsworth without a car?
12.2% of households in Ellsworth have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellsworth?
7.1% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Ellsworth worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellsworth city, Maine
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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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