How long is the commute from Scarborough, ME?
Workers who live in Scarborough, ME take an average of 19.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
24.6% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 19.4 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 24.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Scarborough get to work
| Means of transportation | Scarborough | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.5% (±4.9 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±5.2 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±1.6 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.6% (±4.6 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Scarborough, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Scarborough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cumberland County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Scarborough ranks 26 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 387 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Scarborough
| Vehicles available | Scarborough | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±0.8 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% (±4.2 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.1% (±4.3 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.8% (±4.0 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Scarborough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cumberland County (6.9%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Scarborough
| Scarborough | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.6% (±4.6 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±2.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Scarborough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland 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 Scarborough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough | — | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Old Orchard Beach (community) | 2.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Old Orchard Beach | 2.8 mi | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Portland | 4.8 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Saco | 5.2 mi | 23.8 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Cape Elizabeth | 6.5 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Portland | 8.6 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Westbrook | 9.5 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Biddeford | 9.6 mi | 23.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Portland, ME (17.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Saco, ME (23.8 minutes), Biddeford, ME (23.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Freeport | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Brunswick | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Falmouth | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Chebeague Island | 22.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Cape Elizabeth | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 (tie) | Portland | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Scarborough | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 27 | Westbrook | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 28 | South Portland | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 9 of 28 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Scarborough include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Dunstan, Oak Hill.
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 Scarborough
How long is the average commute in Scarborough?
Workers who live in Scarborough, ME take an average of 19.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Scarborough without a car?
1.7% of households in Scarborough have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Scarborough?
24.6% (±4.6 points) of workers who live in Scarborough worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scarborough town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scarborough town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Scarborough town, Cumberland 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 Scarborough town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:66145, in state:23 county:005).
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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