How long is the commute from Rumford, ME?
Workers who live in Rumford, ME take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
13.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±4.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 13.6%
How people in Rumford get to work
| Means of transportation | Rumford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.8% (±7.5 points) | 73.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±3.7 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.2 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±4.3 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Rumford, the average commute is lower than in Oxford County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rumford, 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, Rumford ranks 33 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 353 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rumford
| Vehicles available | Rumford | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.6% (±4.6 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% (±7.9 points) | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.7% (±6.9 points) | 39.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.9% (±5.2 points) | 23.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Rumford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Oxford County (6.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rumford
| Rumford | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±5.6 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.1% (±3.6 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.2% (±4.5 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Rumford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Oxford County (87.5%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rumford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumford | — | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) | — |
| Mexico (community) | 4.5 mi | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mexico | 6.4 mi | 24.2 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover | 7.0 mi | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Roxbury | 7.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Andover | 7.6 mi | 29.7 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Dixfield (community) | 9.0 mi | 21.7 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Byron | 9.9 mi | 42.8 minutes (±14.5) | Higher |
| Bethel | 10 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Roxbury, ME (28.5 minutes), Andover, ME (29.7 minutes), Byron, ME (42.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 31 | Hanover | 22.4 minutes (±3.9) |
| 32 | Paris | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 33 | Rumford | 21.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 34 | Fryeburg | 19.7 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 8 of 34 places in Oxford County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Rumford include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Rumford (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 Rumford
How long is the average commute in Rumford?
Workers who live in Rumford, ME take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rumford without a car?
13.6% of households in Rumford have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rumford?
6.6% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Rumford worked from home, and 82.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumford town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumford 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 Rumford town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:64290, 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 last updated on .
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