How long is the commute from Waterboro, ME?
Workers who live in Waterboro, ME take an average of 35.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
1.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.0 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.1%
How people in Waterboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Waterboro | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.8% (±6.2 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% (±4.0 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±4.0 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Waterboro, the average commute is higher than in York County (27.7 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Waterboro, 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, Waterboro ranks 6 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Waterboro
| Vehicles available | Waterboro | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.1% (±1.1 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% (±6.1 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.2% (±7.4 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 30.7% (±6.0 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Waterboro, 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 Waterboro
| Waterboro | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±4.0 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.6 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.9% (±3.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Waterboro, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Waterboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterboro | — | 35.0 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Hollis | 6.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Shapleigh | 6.2 mi | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Limerick | 6.4 mi | 37.6 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Newfield | 7.7 mi | 48.8 minutes (±12.2) | Higher |
| Lyman | 8.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 8.6 mi | 31.0 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Alfred | 8.7 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Lower |
| Buxton | 9.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hollis, ME (29.0 minutes), Alfred, ME (27.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Newfield, ME (48.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newfield | 48.8 minutes (±12.2) |
| 2 | Parsonsfield | 48.4 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Acton | 40.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Limerick | 37.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Lebanon | 35.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Waterboro | 35.0 minutes (±3.8) |
| 7 | Limington | 34.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 8 | Buxton | 34.3 minutes (±6.4) |
| 9 | Kennebunkport | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Lyman | 33.2 minutes (±4.0) |
| 11 | Shapleigh | 32.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 (tie) | Cornish | 31.2 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 12 of 29 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Waterboro include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lake Arrowhead.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Waterboro
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Waterboro, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Waterboro beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Waterboro, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Waterboro
How long is the average commute in Waterboro?
Workers who live in Waterboro, ME take an average of 35.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Waterboro without a car?
1.1% of households in Waterboro have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Waterboro?
10.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Waterboro worked from home, and 93.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterboro town, York County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterboro town, York County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waterboro town, York 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 Waterboro town, York County, Maine (county subdivision:80530, in state:23 county:031).
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Waterboro at a glance
- Median rent in Waterboro
- Rent by bedrooms in Waterboro
- Renters and owners in Waterboro
- Income and affordability in Waterboro
- Home values in Waterboro
- Homeowner costs in Waterboro
- Property taxes in Waterboro
- Types of homes in Waterboro
- Bedrooms in Waterboro
- Age of homes in Waterboro
- Heating fuel in Waterboro
- Population growth in Waterboro
- How long people stay in Waterboro
- Crowding and facilities in Waterboro
- Maine landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across York County
- Maine places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in Maine