How long is the commute from Oxford, ME?
Workers who live in Oxford, ME take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.2% of workers walk to work.
8.6% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Oxford get to work
| Means of transportation | Oxford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±6.3 points) | 73.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±3.6 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.2% (±4.8 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.6% (±4.2 points) | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Oxford, the average commute is not measurably different from Oxford County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Oxford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oxford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Oxford County, Oxford ranks 24 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 241 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Oxford
| Vehicles available | Oxford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±5.6 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±7.6 points) | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% (±8.4 points) | 39.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±6.8 points) | 23.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Oxford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oxford County (6.9%).
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 Oxford
| Oxford | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.6% (±4.2 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±2.8 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% (±3.2 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Oxford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Oxford County (87.5%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Oxford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | — | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Mechanic Falls | 4.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mechanic Falls (community) | 4.5 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Otisfield | 5.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| South Paris | 5.4 mi | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Hebron | 6.1 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Minot | 6.8 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Paris | 7.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Norway (community) | 7.4 mi | 37.6 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Paris, ME (13.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Otisfield, ME (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 (tie) | Sweden | 30.7 minutes (±7.2) |
| 19 | Andover | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Peru | 29.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 (tie) | Stoneham | 29.0 minutes (±5.1) |
| 22 (tie) | Roxbury | 28.5 minutes (±5.0) |
| 22 (tie) | Woodstock | 28.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 24 | Oxford | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 25 | Bethel | 25.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 26 | Dixfield | 25.0 minutes (±4.1) |
| 27 | Newry | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 28 | Mexico | 24.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 | Upton | 24.0 minutes (±8.8) |
| 30 | Gilead | 22.5 minutes (±15.2) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Oxford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Oxford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Oxford (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 Oxford
How long is the average commute in Oxford?
Workers who live in Oxford, ME take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Oxford without a car?
11.5% of households in Oxford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Oxford?
8.6% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Oxford worked from home, and 94.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oxford town, Oxford 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 Oxford town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:56310, in state:23 county:017).
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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