How long is the commute from Temple, ME?
Workers who live in Temple, ME take an average of 33.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
7.5% work from home.
4.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.7 minutes (±8.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Households without a car
- 4.2%
How people in Temple get to work
| Means of transportation | Temple | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±11.9 points) | 72.3% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 23.2% (±13.1 points) | 6.9% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±10.8 points) | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.5% (±7.7 points) | 13.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Temple, the average commute is not measurably different from Franklin County (26.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Temple, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Franklin County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Franklin County, Temple ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 84 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Temple
| Vehicles available | Temple | Franklin County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% (±4.1 points) | 9.2% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% (±11.3 points) | 35.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 54.6% (±13.4 points) | 34.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.6% (±8.4 points) | 21.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Temple, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Franklin County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Temple
| Temple | Franklin County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.5% (±7.7 points) | 13.0% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±2.1 points) | 93.2% (±1.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.1% (±10.4 points) | 85.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Temple, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Franklin County (85.1%).
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 Temple
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple | — | 33.7 minutes (±8.1) | — |
| Wilton | 4.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Avon | 5.9 mi | 42.0 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 6.3 mi | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington (community) | 6.4 mi | 19.7 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
| Strong | 6.8 mi | 31.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilton (community) | 7.2 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Weld | 9.0 mi | 29.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 9.7 mi | 24.5 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Farmington (community), ME (19.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Franklin County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon | 42.0 minutes (±11.0) |
| 2 | Industry | 41.1 minutes (±9.3) |
| 3 | Rangeley | 40.6 minutes (±34.5) |
| 4 | New Vineyard | 34.2 minutes (±6.5) |
| 5 | Temple | 33.7 minutes (±8.1) |
| 6 | Strong | 31.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | New Sharon | 30.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 8 | Weld | 29.8 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Wilton | 28.0 minutes (±7.6) |
| 10 | Farmington | 26.7 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Kingfield | 25.7 minutes (±6.1) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Franklin 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 Temple
How long is the average commute in Temple?
Workers who live in Temple, ME take an average of 33.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Temple without a car?
4.2% of households in Temple have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Temple?
7.5% (±7.7 points) of workers who live in Temple worked from home, and 82.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temple town, Franklin County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temple town, Franklin County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Temple town, Franklin 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 Temple town, Franklin County, Maine (county subdivision:75980, in state:23 county:007).
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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