How long is the commute from Hallowell, ME?
Workers who live in Hallowell, ME take an average of 14.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
9.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.1 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 9.5%
How people in Hallowell get to work
| Means of transportation | Hallowell | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.7% (±11.4 points) | 73.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±5.7 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.2% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±4.9 points) | 2.4% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±9.2 points) | 15.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Hallowell, the average commute is lower than in Kennebec 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 Hallowell, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Kennebec County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Kennebec County, Hallowell ranks 29 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 442 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hallowell
| Vehicles available | Hallowell | Kennebec County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.5% (±5.6 points) | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.7% (±8.9 points) | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | 39.7% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.8% (±5.4 points) | 18.8% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Hallowell, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Kennebec County (7.5%).
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 Hallowell
| Hallowell | Kennebec County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±9.2 points) | 15.3% (±1.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.9 points) | 95.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±7.0 points) | 91.1% (±1.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hallowell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Kennebec County (91.1%).
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 Hallowell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallowell | — | 14.1 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Farmingdale | 1.9 mi | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) | Higher |
| Farmingdale (community) | 3.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±10.0) | Higher |
| Manchester | 4.4 mi | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Chelsea | 4.6 mi | 36.4 minutes (±16.3) | Higher |
| Randolph (community) | 4.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| Randolph | 4.8 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.0) | Higher |
| West Gardiner | 5.2 mi | 24.4 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Augusta | 5.3 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Farmingdale, ME (26.8 minutes), Farmingdale (community), ME (27.0 minutes), Manchester, ME (19.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Kennebec County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Randolph | 23.0 minutes (±6.0) |
| 24 | Belgrade | 22.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 25 | Manchester | 19.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 | Benton | 19.5 minutes (±2.2) |
| 27 | Augusta | 18.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 | Waterville | 18.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Hallowell | 14.1 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 7 of 29 places in Kennebec 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 Hallowell
How long is the average commute in Hallowell?
Workers who live in Hallowell, ME take an average of 14.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hallowell without a car?
9.5% of households in Hallowell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hallowell?
19.8% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in Hallowell worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hallowell city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hallowell city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hallowell city, 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 Hallowell city, Maine (place:30550, in state:23).
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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