How long is the commute from New Portland, ME?
Workers who live in New Portland, ME take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.2% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±3.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in New Portland get to work
| Means of transportation | New Portland | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.9% (±12.4 points) | 76.5% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 20.3% (±13.8 points) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±8.6 points) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.2% (±6.0 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In New Portland, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (28.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Portland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, New Portland ranks 13 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 114 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Portland
| Vehicles available | New Portland | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±6.1 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% (±9.3 points) | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.5% (±8.4 points) | 39.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.2% (±10.9 points) | 21.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In New Portland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (5.8%).
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 New Portland
| New Portland | Somerset County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.2% (±6.0 points) | 11.0% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.6 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±5.9 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In New Portland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (86.3%).
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 New Portland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Portland | — | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) | — |
| Anson | 6.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Embden | 6.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Vineyard | 7.1 mi | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kingfield | 8.1 mi | 25.7 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Industry | 10 mi | 41.1 minutes (±9.3) | Not measurably different |
| Strong | 10 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Madison (community) | 12 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Starks | 13 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | St. Albans | 33.0 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Embden | 32.9 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Starks | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Anson | 32.5 minutes (±8.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Smithfield | 32.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 12 | Harmony | 31.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 13 (tie) | New Portland | 31.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 13 (tie) | Ripley | 31.6 minutes (±9.1) |
| 15 | Mercer | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 | Hartland | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 17 | Athens | 29.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 18 | Cornville | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Bingham | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Somerset 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 New Portland
How long is the average commute in New Portland?
Workers who live in New Portland, ME take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Portland without a car?
9.9% of households in New Portland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Portland?
7.2% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in New Portland worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Portland town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Portland town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Portland town, Somerset 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 New Portland town, Somerset County, Maine (county subdivision:49205, in state:23 county:025).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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