How long is the commute from Presque Isle, ME?
Workers who live in Presque Isle, ME take an average of 14.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
6.7% work from home.
9.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 14.4 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Households without a car
- 9.9%
How people in Presque Isle get to work
| Means of transportation | Presque Isle | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.4% (±4.5 points) | 77.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.5 points) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Presque Isle, the average commute is lower than in Aroostook County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Presque Isle, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aroostook County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Aroostook County, Presque Isle ranks 55 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 439 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Presque Isle
| Vehicles available | Presque Isle | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.1% (±5.0 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.2% (±6.2 points) | 38.3% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.8% (±4.0 points) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Presque Isle, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aroostook County (8.6%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Presque Isle
| Presque Isle | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.7% (±3.5 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±2.2 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.6% (±3.1 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Presque Isle, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Aroostook County (84.3%).
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 Presque Isle
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | — | 14.4 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Mapleton | 5.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Easton | 7.9 mi | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Chapman | 8.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Fort Fairfield | 8.8 mi | 17.2 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Washburn | 9.0 mi | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Fort Fairfield (community) | 9.4 mi | 19.8 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Caribou | 11 mi | 14.7 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield | 11 mi | 18.7 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mapleton, ME (27.7 minutes), Easton, ME (20.1 minutes), Chapman, ME (23.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Frenchville | 15.5 minutes (±3.1) |
| 50 | Smyrna | 15.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 51 | Hamlin | 15.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Hodgdon | 14.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 52 (tie) | Van Buren | 14.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 54 | Caribou | 14.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 55 | Presque Isle | 14.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 56 | Garfield Plantation | 13.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 57 | Madawaska | 11.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 58 | Houlton | 10.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 59 | Cyr Plantation | 10.0 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 11 of 59 places in Aroostook 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 Presque Isle
How long is the average commute in Presque Isle?
Workers who live in Presque Isle, ME take an average of 14.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Presque Isle without a car?
9.9% of households in Presque Isle have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Presque Isle?
6.7% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Presque Isle worked from home, and 88.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Presque Isle city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Presque Isle city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Presque Isle 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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