How long is the commute from South Paris, ME?
Workers who live in South Paris, ME take an average of 13.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
2.0% work from home.
23.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.8 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.0%
- Households without a car
- 23.7%
How people in South Paris get to work
| Means of transportation | South Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.7% (±13.5 points) | 73.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.2% (±13.4 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Paris, the average commute is lower than in Oxford County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Paris, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oxford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oxford County, South Paris ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Paris
| Vehicles available | South Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.7% (±18.9 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.5% (±21.0 points) | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 11.4% (±8.6 points) | 39.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±11.2 points) | 23.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In South Paris, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oxford County (6.9%).
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 South Paris
| South Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.0% (±3.3 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 74.8% (±14.4 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 68.3% (±16.2 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South Paris, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Oxford County (87.5%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near South Paris
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Paris | — | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Norway (community) | 2.7 mi | 37.6 minutes (±11.8) | Higher |
| Norway | 4.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) | Higher |
| Oxford (community) | 5.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Oxford | 5.4 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Hebron | 6.2 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| West Paris | 7.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Buckfield | 7.8 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Otisfield | 9.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Norway (community), ME (37.6 minutes), Norway, ME (34.3 minutes), Oxford (community), ME (25.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norway (community) | 37.6 minutes (±11.8) |
| 2 | Oxford (community) | 25.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Mexico (community) | 24.9 minutes (±4.9) |
| 4 | Rumford (community) | 24.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 5 | Dixfield (community) | 21.7 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Fryeburg (community) | 20.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | South Paris | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) |
South Paris is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Paris, 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 Paris
How long is the average commute in South Paris?
Workers who live in South Paris, ME take an average of 13.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Paris without a car?
23.7% of households in South Paris have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Paris?
2.0% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in South Paris worked from home, and 68.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Paris CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Paris CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Paris 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 Paris CDP, Maine (place:71780, 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 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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