How long is the commute from South Eliot, ME?
Workers who live in South Eliot, ME take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in South Eliot get to work
| Means of transportation | South Eliot | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±9.0 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±4.1 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±2.2 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Eliot, the average commute is lower than in York County (27.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Eliot, 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, South Eliot ranks 11 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 55 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Eliot
| Vehicles available | South Eliot | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.3 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.6% (±7.4 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±11.6 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.6% (±9.6 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In South Eliot, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in York County (4.7%).
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 South Eliot
| South Eliot | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±4.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South Eliot, 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 South Eliot
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Eliot | — | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Newington | 3.8 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Kittery (community) | 4.2 mi | 15.9 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Portsmouth | 5.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Dover | 5.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| New Castle | 6.3 mi | 32.6 minutes (±16.6) | Not measurably different |
| Rollinsford | 6.4 mi | 26.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Durham | 6.5 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| South Berwick (community) | 6.6 mi | 29.3 minutes (±6.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kittery (community), ME (15.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rollinsford, NH (26.0 minutes), South Berwick (community), ME (29.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Cornish (community) | 31.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | West Kennebunk | 30.5 minutes (±9.9) |
| 7 | South Berwick (community) | 29.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | York Harbor | 24.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 9 | Kennebunk (community) | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach (community) | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | South Eliot | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Cape Neddick | 17.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 13 | Kittery (community) | 15.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Eliot is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Eliot, whose figures include it.
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 South Eliot
How long is the average commute in South Eliot?
Workers who live in South Eliot, ME take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Eliot without a car?
2.2% of households in South Eliot have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Eliot?
14.2% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in South Eliot worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Eliot CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Eliot CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Eliot CDP, 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 South Eliot CDP, Maine (place:70660, in state:23).
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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