How long is the commute from New Sharon, ME?
Workers who live in New Sharon, ME take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.7% of workers walk to work.
8.7% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in New Sharon get to work
| Means of transportation | New Sharon | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±6.5 points) | 72.3% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.4 points) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.7% (±2.8 points) | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 13.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In New Sharon, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Sharon, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, New Sharon ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 143 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Sharon
| Vehicles available | New Sharon | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±3.7 points) | 9.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±7.9 points) | 35.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±7.3 points) | 34.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±8.4 points) | 21.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In New Sharon, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Franklin County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in New Sharon
| New Sharon | Franklin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.7% (±2.9 points) | 13.0% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.3 points) | 93.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±3.5 points) | 85.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In New Sharon, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Franklin County (85.1%).
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 New Sharon
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Sharon | — | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Mercer | 4.6 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Starks | 6.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Vienna | 6.6 mi | 61.6 minutes (±19.6) | Higher |
| Farmington (community) | 7.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Farmington | 7.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Industry | 7.4 mi | 41.1 minutes (±9.3) | Higher |
| Rome | 7.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chesterville | 9.4 mi | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington (community), ME (19.7 minutes), Chesterville, ME (25.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vienna, ME (61.6 minutes), Industry, ME (41.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon | 42.0 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | Industry | 41.1 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Rangeley | 40.6 minutes (±34.5) |
| 4 | New Vineyard | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Temple | 33.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 6 | Strong | 31.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | New Sharon | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Weld | 29.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Wilton | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 10 | Farmington | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Kingfield | 25.7 minutes (±6.1) |
| 12 | Chesterville | 25.1 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Carthage | 24.5 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Franklin 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 Sharon
How long is the average commute in New Sharon?
Workers who live in New Sharon, ME take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Sharon without a car?
4.5% of households in New Sharon have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Sharon?
8.7% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in New Sharon worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Sharon town, Franklin County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Sharon town, Franklin County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Sharon town, Franklin 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 Sharon town, Franklin County, Maine (county subdivision:49345, in state:23 county:007).
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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