How long is the commute from Searsport, ME?
Workers who live in Searsport, ME take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
20.2% work from home.
7.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.5 minutes (±4.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Households without a car
- 7.2%
How people in Searsport get to work
| Means of transportation | Searsport | Waldo County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.2% (±10.8 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±4.1 points) | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 3.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.2% (±9.7 points) | 15.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Searsport, the average commute is lower than in Waldo County (26.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Searsport, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Waldo County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Waldo County, Searsport ranks 22 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 346 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Searsport
| Vehicles available | Searsport | Waldo County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% (±6.8 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% (±10.0 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% (±12.3 points) | 39.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.2% (±11.5 points) | 21.6% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Searsport, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Waldo County (5.8%).
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 Searsport
| Searsport | Waldo County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.2% (±9.7 points) | 15.6% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.2% (±7.4 points) | 93.9% (±1.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.7% (±10.6 points) | 89.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Searsport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Waldo County (89.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Searsport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Searsport | — | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) | — |
| Swanville | 5.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton Springs | 5.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Belfast | 5.7 mi | 21.5 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Castine | 7.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Prospect | 7.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Waldo | 8.1 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Northport | 8.3 mi | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Island | 8.6 mi | 26.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Castine, ME (14.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stockton Springs, ME (29.6 minutes), Prospect, ME (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Waldo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Brooks | 25.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 17 | Northport | 24.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 | Searsmont | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 19 | Belmont | 23.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 20 (tie) | Belfast | 21.5 minutes (±5.4) |
| 20 (tie) | Burnham | 21.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 20 (tie) | Searsport | 21.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 23 | Unity | 21.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 24 | Lincolnville | 20.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 | Waldo | 19.8 minutes (±1.9) |
| 26 | Islesboro | 7.6 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 11 of 26 places in Waldo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Searsport include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Searsport (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 Searsport
How long is the average commute in Searsport?
Workers who live in Searsport, ME take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Searsport without a car?
7.2% of households in Searsport have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Searsport?
20.2% (±9.7 points) of workers who live in Searsport worked from home, and 79.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searsport town, Waldo County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searsport town, Waldo County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Searsport town, Waldo 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 Searsport town, Waldo County, Maine (county subdivision:66635, in state:23 county:027).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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