How long is the commute from Rockland, ME?
Workers who live in Rockland, ME take an average of 12.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
22.1% work from home.
11.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.4 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 22.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.8%
How people in Rockland get to work
| Means of transportation | Rockland | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.1% (±7.3 points) | 68.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±3.1 points) | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.1% (±6.8 points) | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rockland, the average commute is lower than in Knox County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rockland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, Rockland ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 449 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rockland
| Vehicles available | Rockland | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.8% (±5.0 points) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.0% (±6.2 points) | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% (±7.6 points) | 43.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±3.8 points) | 17.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Rockland, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Knox County (5.4%).
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 Rockland
| Rockland | Knox County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.1% (±6.8 points) | 16.6% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% (±4.9 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.2% (±5.4 points) | 90.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Rockland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (90.3%).
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 Rockland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockland | — | 12.4 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Thomaston | 2.3 mi | 13.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rockport | 3.7 mi | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Thomaston (community) | 3.8 mi | 12.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Owls Head | 4.9 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Warren | 5.6 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| South Thomaston | 5.8 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Camden (community) | 6.9 mi | 23.8 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Camden | 7.6 mi | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Owls Head, ME (16.3 minutes), Warren, ME (22.7 minutes), South Thomaston, ME (15.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Camden | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 | Hope | 19.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Vinalhaven | 18.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 11 | Owls Head | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | South Thomaston | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Thomaston | 13.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Rockland | 12.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Rockport | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | North Haven | 8.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Isle au Haut | 4.2 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Knox 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 Rockland
How long is the average commute in Rockland?
Workers who live in Rockland, ME take an average of 12.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rockland without a car?
11.8% of households in Rockland have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rockland?
22.1% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Rockland worked from home, and 87.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockland city, Maine
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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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