How long is the commute from Sanford, ME?
Workers who live in Sanford, ME take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.7% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.7%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Sanford get to work
| Means of transportation | Sanford | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±3.4 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.7% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% (±1.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.0 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sanford, the average commute is not measurably different from York County (27.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sanford, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in York County (0.5%).
It is also higher than in Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, Sanford ranks 17 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 198 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sanford
| Vehicles available | Sanford | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±1.6 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.3% (±3.9 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.9% (±4.3 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.8% (±2.8 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sanford, 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 Sanford
| Sanford | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.0 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% (±1.7 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.9% (±2.7 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sanford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from York County (92.7%).
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 Sanford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | — | 28.1 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Alfred | 4.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick | 5.1 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 7.6 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Lebanon | 8.0 mi | 35.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| West Kennebunk | 8.9 mi | 30.5 minutes (±9.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Berwick (community) | 8.9 mi | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Berwick | 9.6 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Shapleigh | 9.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lyman, ME (33.2 minutes), Lebanon, ME (35.1 minutes), North Berwick (community), ME (35.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Shapleigh | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 (tie) | Cornish | 31.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 12 (tie) | North Berwick | 31.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 14 | Dayton | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 15 | Berwick | 29.5 minutes (±3.8) |
| 16 | Hollis | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 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) |
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 Sanford
How long is the average commute in Sanford?
Workers who live in Sanford, ME take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sanford without a car?
5.9% of households in Sanford have no vehicle, and 1.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sanford?
9.8% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Sanford worked from home, and 89.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford 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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