How long is the commute from West Bath, ME?
Workers who live in West Bath, ME take an average of 20.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.1% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.7 minutes (±2.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in West Bath get to work
| Means of transportation | West Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.7% (±8.0 points) | 71.2% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±5.2 points) | 7.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±2.4 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.1% (±6.4 points) | 16.9% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In West Bath, the average commute is lower than in Sagadahoc County (25.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Bath, 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, West Bath ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 365 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Bath
| Vehicles available | West Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.7 points) | 5.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±6.4 points) | 30.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±9.5 points) | 41.7% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.9% (±8.3 points) | 22.5% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In West Bath, 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 West Bath
| West Bath | Sagadahoc County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.1% (±6.4 points) | 16.9% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±1.0 points) | 96.7% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±1.8 points) | 93.9% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Bath, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Sagadahoc County (93.9%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Bath
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bath | — | 20.7 minutes (±2.5) | — |
| Arrowsic | 3.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Bath | 4.2 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick (community) | 4.3 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick | 6.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Topsham (community) | 6.3 mi | 23.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Woolwich | 7.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Topsham | 8.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Westport Island | 8.3 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Arrowsic, ME (29.4 minutes), Woolwich, ME (29.4 minutes), Westport Island, ME (29.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 of 10 places in Sagadahoc 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 West Bath
How long is the average commute in West Bath?
Workers who live in West Bath, ME take an average of 20.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Bath without a car?
4.1% of households in West Bath have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Bath?
17.1% (±6.4 points) of workers who live in West Bath worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bath town, Sagadahoc County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bath town, Sagadahoc County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bath 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 West Bath town, Sagadahoc County, Maine (county subdivision:81930, in state:23 county:023).
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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