How long is the commute from Old Town, ME?
Workers who live in Old Town, ME take an average of 20.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
3.2% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
10.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.2 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 10.1%
How people in Old Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Old Town | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.4% (±11.2 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.4% (±5.9 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.2% (±3.0 points) | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±10.9 points) | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Old Town, the average commute is not measurably different from Penobscot County (22.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Old Town, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Penobscot County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Penobscot County, Old Town ranks 51 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 372 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Old Town
| Vehicles available | Old Town | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% (±4.6 points) | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±6.6 points) | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% (±6.2 points) | 37.2% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.5% (±3.2 points) | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Old Town, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Penobscot County (8.1%).
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 Old Town
| Old Town | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±10.9 points) | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±3.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.4% (±4.0 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Old Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Penobscot County (88.8%).
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 Old Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | — | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Orono | 5.0 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Milford (community) | 5.3 mi | 23.6 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Orono (community) | 5.8 mi | 15.2 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Alton | 6.4 mi | 24.9 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Glenburn | 6.7 mi | 29.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Veazie (community) | 7.5 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Veazie | 7.5 mi | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hudson | 7.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orono, ME (15.2 minutes), Orono (community), ME (15.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Alton, ME (24.9 minutes), Glenburn, ME (29.7 minutes), Hudson, ME (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Penobscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 45 (tie) | Dexter | 22.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 45 (tie) | Milford | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 47 (tie) | Bradley | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 47 (tie) | Hampden | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 49 | Hermon | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 50 | Orrington | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 51 | Old Town | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 52 | Veazie | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 53 | East Millinocket | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 54 | Brewer | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 55 | Bangor | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
| 56 | Orono | 15.2 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 12 of 56 places in Penobscot 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 Old Town
How long is the average commute in Old Town?
Workers who live in Old Town, ME take an average of 20.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Old Town without a car?
10.1% of households in Old Town have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Old Town?
21.4% (±10.9 points) of workers who live in Old Town worked from home, and 89.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Town city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Town city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Old Town city, 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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Figures last updated on .
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