How long is the commute from Houlton (community), ME?
Workers who live in Houlton (community), ME take an average of 10.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
7.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 10.0 minutes (±1.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 7.6%
How people in Houlton (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Houlton (community) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.1% (±5.3 points) | 77.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±4.6 points) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Houlton (community), the average commute is lower than in Aroostook County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Houlton (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aroostook County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Aroostook County, Houlton (community) ranks 6 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Houlton (community)
| Vehicles available | Houlton (community) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% (±2.9 points) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.6% (±7.3 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±6.7 points) | 38.3% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.1% (±7.8 points) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Houlton (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aroostook County (8.6%).
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 Houlton (community)
| Houlton (community) | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±3.4 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.1 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±3.4 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Houlton (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Aroostook County (84.3%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Houlton (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houlton (community) | — | 10.0 minutes (±1.8) | — |
| Hodgdon | 5.0 mi | 14.8 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| New Limerick | 6.9 mi | 17.0 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Ludlow | 7.1 mi | 20.9 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Littleton | 7.9 mi | 19.6 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Linneus | 8.3 mi | 17.4 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Hammond | 10.0 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Smyrna | 13 mi | 15.4 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Oakfield | 14 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hodgdon, ME (14.8 minutes), New Limerick, ME (17.0 minutes), Ludlow, ME (20.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Fairfield (community) | 19.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 2 | Limestone (community) | 19.7 minutes (±5.8) |
| 3 | Van Buren (community) | 16.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 4 | Fort Kent (community) | 15.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 5 | Madawaska (community) | 10.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Houlton (community) | 10.0 minutes (±1.8) |
Houlton (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 Houlton, 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 Houlton (community)
How long is the average commute in Houlton (community)?
Workers who live in Houlton (community), ME take an average of 10.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Houlton (community) without a car?
7.6% of households in Houlton (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Houlton (community)?
6.1% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Houlton (community) worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houlton CDP, 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 Houlton CDP, Maine (place:33945, 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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