How long is the commute from North Yarmouth, ME?
Workers who live in North Yarmouth, ME take an average of 27.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
1.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.4 minutes (±3.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 1.4%
How people in North Yarmouth get to work
| Means of transportation | North Yarmouth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±5.4 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.0% (±2.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±4.9 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In North Yarmouth, the average commute is higher than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Yarmouth, 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, North Yarmouth ranks 12 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 214 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Yarmouth
| Vehicles available | North Yarmouth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.4% (±1.9 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.6% (±5.3 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 60.0% (±6.9 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.0% (±5.5 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In North Yarmouth, 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 North Yarmouth
| North Yarmouth | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±4.9 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±1.8 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In North Yarmouth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in 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 North Yarmouth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yarmouth | — | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | — |
| Cumberland Center | 3.5 mi | 23.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth (community) | 3.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland | 4.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Pownal | 5.0 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Yarmouth | 5.8 mi | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport (community) | 7.0 mi | 15.0 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Falmouth | 7.5 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Gray | 7.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Freeport (community), ME (15.0 minutes), Falmouth, ME (22.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Long Island | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 17 | Windham | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Cumberland | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
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 North Yarmouth
How long is the average commute in North Yarmouth?
Workers who live in North Yarmouth, ME take an average of 27.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Yarmouth without a car?
1.4% of households in North Yarmouth have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Yarmouth?
17.9% (±4.9 points) of workers who live in North Yarmouth worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Yarmouth town, Cumberland County, Maine
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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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