How long is the commute from Saco, ME?
Workers who live in Saco, ME take an average of 23.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
19.0% work from home.
5.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.8 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 19.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.4%
How people in Saco get to work
| Means of transportation | Saco | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.4% (±4.1 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.0% (±3.5 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Saco, the average commute is lower than in York County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Saco, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from York County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Saco ranks 23 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 300 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Saco
| Vehicles available | Saco | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% (±1.5 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±4.0 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±4.1 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.5% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Saco, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Saco
| Saco | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.0% (±3.5 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% (±1.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±2.1 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Saco, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Saco
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco | — | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Old Orchard Beach (community) | 3.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach | 3.2 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 3.3 mi | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Scarborough | 5.2 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Oak Hill | 6.2 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Biddeford | 6.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 7.9 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Arundel | 8.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scarborough, ME (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dayton, ME (31.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across York County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sanford | 28.1 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Alfred | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 19 | Wells | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 20 (tie) | Kennebunk | 26.7 minutes (±5.3) |
| 20 (tie) | South Berwick | 26.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 22 | Ogunquit | 26.2 minutes (±6.7) |
| 23 | Saco | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 24 | Biddeford | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) |
| 25 | York | 23.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 26 | Arundel | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 27 | Eliot | 22.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 28 | Old Orchard Beach | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 29 | Kittery | 20.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in York 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 Saco
How long is the average commute in Saco?
Workers who live in Saco, ME take an average of 23.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Saco without a car?
5.4% of households in Saco have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Saco?
19.0% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Saco worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saco city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saco city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Saco 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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