How long is the commute from Gorham (community), ME?
Workers who live in Gorham (community), ME take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
58.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
12.7% of workers walk to work.
20.4% work from home.
7.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±8.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.9%
How people in Gorham (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Gorham (community) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 58.8% (±6.9 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±3.5 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 12.7% (±5.6 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±3.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.4% (±6.5 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Gorham (community), the average commute is higher than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gorham (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Gorham (community) ranks 3 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 11 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gorham (community)
| Vehicles available | Gorham (community) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% (±5.1 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% (±7.4 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.9% (±9.2 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±4.6 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Gorham (community), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Gorham (community)
| Gorham (community) | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.4% (±6.5 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±4.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±5.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Gorham (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland County (92.7%).
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 Gorham (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorham (community) | — | 32.0 minutes (±8.7) | — |
| South Windham | 3.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook | 4.2 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Buxton | 6.5 mi | 34.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Windham | 7.2 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Hill | 8.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Falmouth | 8.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| South Portland | 8.6 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Dunstan | 8.9 mi | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Westbrook, ME (18.7 minutes), Oak Hill, ME (19.7 minutes), Falmouth, ME (22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgton (community) | 40.1 minutes (±12.7) |
| 2 | South Windham | 33.6 minutes (±10.2) |
| 3 | Gorham (community) | 32.0 minutes (±8.7) |
| 4 | Steep Falls | 30.7 minutes (±7.0) |
| 5 | North Windham | 26.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Yarmouth (community) | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) |
| 7 | Cumberland Center | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Brunswick (community) | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 9 | Dunstan | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gorham (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Gorham, whose figures include it.
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 Gorham (community)
How long is the average commute in Gorham (community)?
Workers who live in Gorham (community), ME take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gorham (community) without a car?
7.9% of households in Gorham (community) have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gorham (community)?
20.4% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Gorham (community) worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gorham CDP, 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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