How long is the commute from Harpswell, ME?
Workers who live in Harpswell, ME take an average of 29.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.6% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
1.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.6 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 1.9%
How people in Harpswell get to work
| Means of transportation | Harpswell | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.6% (±8.5 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.7% (±4.8 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% (±0.6 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±6.0 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Harpswell, the average commute is higher than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harpswell, 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, Harpswell ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 167 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harpswell
| Vehicles available | Harpswell | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% (±6.4 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% (±6.3 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.7% (±5.2 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Harpswell, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cumberland County (6.9%).
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 Harpswell
| Harpswell | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±6.0 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Harpswell, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland 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 Harpswell
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpswell | — | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Chebeague Island | 5.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Phippsburg | 7.3 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Freeport | 9.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Long Island | 10.0 mi | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth | 10.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick (community) | 11 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Freeport (community) | 11 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Georgetown | 11 mi | 30.0 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Phippsburg, ME (21.4 minutes), Freeport, ME (23.6 minutes), Brunswick (community), ME (22.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Sebago | 37.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 4 | Raymond | 36.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 5 | Baldwin | 32.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Harrison | 30.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 7 | Casco | 30.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Pownal | 30.0 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Harpswell | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Standish | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Gray | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | North Yarmouth | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Gorham | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Yarmouth | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | New Gloucester | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Cumberland 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 Harpswell
How long is the average commute in Harpswell?
Workers who live in Harpswell, ME take an average of 29.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harpswell without a car?
1.9% of households in Harpswell have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harpswell?
20.7% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Harpswell worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpswell town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpswell town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harpswell town, Cumberland County, 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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