How long is the commute from Topsham, ME?
Workers who live in Topsham, ME take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Topsham get to work
| Means of transportation | Topsham | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.1% (±7.7 points) | 71.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.6% (±6.1 points) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±4.3 points) | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Topsham, the average commute is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (25.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Topsham, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sagadahoc County, Topsham ranks 8 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 304 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Topsham
| Vehicles available | Topsham | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±2.8 points) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% (±5.7 points) | 30.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.3% (±6.3 points) | 41.7% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.4% (±5.1 points) | 22.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Topsham, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (5.1%).
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 Topsham
| Topsham | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±4.3 points) | 16.9% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.3% (±3.3 points) | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±3.2 points) | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Topsham, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sagadahoc County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Topsham
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topsham | — | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Brunswick | 4.8 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick (community) | 5.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Bath | 5.8 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon Falls | 5.9 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Bowdoinham | 7.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Lisbon | 7.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Bowdoin | 7.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
| West Bath | 8.0 mi | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lisbon Falls, ME (29.4 minutes), Lisbon, ME (28.9 minutes), Bowdoin, ME (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sagadahoc County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Georgetown | 30.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Arrowsic | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Woolwich | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) |
| 5 | Richmond | 29.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 6 | Bowdoinham | 27.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Bath | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Topsham | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Phippsburg | 21.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 10 | West Bath | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Sagadahoc County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Topsham include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Topsham (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 Topsham
How long is the average commute in Topsham?
Workers who live in Topsham, ME take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Topsham without a car?
4.8% of households in Topsham have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Topsham?
17.2% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Topsham worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topsham town, Sagadahoc County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topsham town, Sagadahoc County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Topsham town, Sagadahoc 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 Topsham town, Sagadahoc County, Maine (county subdivision:76960, in state:23 county:023).
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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