How long is the commute from South Portland, ME?
Workers who live in South Portland, ME take an average of 17.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
7.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 17.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 7.8%
How people in South Portland get to work
| Means of transportation | South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.5% (±3.3 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±1.8 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±2.6 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Portland, 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 South Portland, 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, South Portland ranks 28 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 414 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Portland
| Vehicles available | South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% (±1.8 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% (±3.3 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% (±3.1 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.4% (±2.1 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In South Portland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland 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 Portland
| South Portland | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±2.6 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±1.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.7% (±2.3 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South Portland, 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 South Portland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland | — | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Oak Hill | 3.7 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Scarborough | 4.8 mi | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Portland | 5.0 mi | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Cape Elizabeth | 6.1 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Westbrook | 6.2 mi | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.5 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dunstan | 6.6 mi | 21.9 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Long Island | 7.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Scarborough, ME (19.4 minutes), Portland, ME (19.4 minutes), Cape Elizabeth, ME (21.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 of 28 places in Cumberland 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 South Portland
How long is the average commute in South Portland?
Workers who live in South Portland, ME take an average of 17.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Portland without a car?
7.8% of households in South Portland have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Portland?
19.5% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in South Portland worked from home, and 91.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Portland city, 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 Portland city, Maine (place:71990, 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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