How long is the commute from Kittery, ME?
Workers who live in Kittery, ME take an average of 20.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.8% of workers walk to work.
22.7% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Kittery get to work
| Means of transportation | Kittery | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 56.0% (±6.9 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.9% (±3.8 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.8% (±2.9 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.6% (±1.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.7% (±7.0 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Kittery, the average commute is lower than in York County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Kittery, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in York County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Kittery ranks 29 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 376 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kittery
| Vehicles available | Kittery | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±7.1 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±5.7 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% (±6.7 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±4.0 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Kittery, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in York County (4.7%).
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 Kittery
| Kittery | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.7% (±7.0 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±4.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Kittery, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York 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 Kittery
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kittery | — | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Rye | 6.1 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| New Castle | 6.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| Portsmouth | 9.7 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| York Harbor | 9.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| York | 11 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| North Hampton | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Cape Neddick | 12 mi | 17.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton (community) | 12 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rye, NH (28.9 minutes), North Hampton, NH (24.6 minutes), Hampton (community), NH (25.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Saco | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 | Biddeford | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | York | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Arundel | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Eliot | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 28 | Old Orchard Beach | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Kittery | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 7 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Kittery include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Kittery (community).
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 Kittery
How long is the average commute in Kittery?
Workers who live in Kittery, ME take an average of 20.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kittery without a car?
12.1% of households in Kittery have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kittery?
22.7% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Kittery worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery town, York County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery town, York County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kittery town, York County, 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 Kittery town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:37270, in state:23 county:031).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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