How long is the commute from West Kennebunk, ME?
Workers who live in West Kennebunk, ME take an average of 30.5 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.
20.7% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±9.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in West Kennebunk get to work
| Means of transportation | West Kennebunk | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.3% (±10.7 points) | 72.0% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.4% (±2.2 points) | 7.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±4.6 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 8.6% (±9.6 points) | 1.1% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±10.0 points) | 16.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In West Kennebunk, the average commute is not measurably different from York County (27.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In West Kennebunk, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In York County, West Kennebunk ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Kennebunk
| Vehicles available | West Kennebunk | York County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±6.4 points) | 4.7% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±15.3 points) | 31.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.8% (±17.2 points) | 41.1% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.4% (±12.7 points) | 22.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In West Kennebunk, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from York County (4.7%).
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 West Kennebunk
| West Kennebunk | York County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±10.0 points) | 16.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±5.3 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.4% (±1.0 points) | 92.7% (±0.9 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Kennebunk, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in York County (92.7%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Kennebunk
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Kennebunk | — | 30.5 minutes (±9.9) | — |
| Kennebunk (community) | 2.8 mi | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) | Not measurably different |
| Arundel | 3.2 mi | 22.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lyman | 6.8 mi | 33.2 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kennebunkport (community) | 7.0 mi | 44.0 minutes (±12.0) | Not measurably different |
| Wells | 7.6 mi | 27.5 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Kennebunkport | 8.2 mi | 34.0 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alfred | 8.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sanford | 8.9 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 | Kennebunkport (community) | 44.0 minutes (±12.0) |
| 2 | Lake Arrowhead | 38.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | North Berwick (community) | 35.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Berwick (community) | 33.7 minutes (±9.8) |
| 5 | Cornish (community) | 31.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | West Kennebunk | 30.5 minutes (±9.9) |
| 7 | South Berwick (community) | 29.3 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | York Harbor | 24.2 minutes (±9.9) |
| 9 | Kennebunk (community) | 22.7 minutes (±9.7) |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach (community) | 22.0 minutes (±2.1) |
| 11 | South Eliot | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Cape Neddick | 17.9 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in York County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Kennebunk is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Kennebunk, whose figures include it.
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 Kennebunk
How long is the average commute in West Kennebunk?
Workers who live in West Kennebunk, ME take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Kennebunk without a car?
5.6% of households in West Kennebunk have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Kennebunk?
20.7% (±10.0 points) of workers who live in West Kennebunk worked from home, and 99.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Kennebunk CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Kennebunk CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Kennebunk CDP, 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 Kennebunk CDP, Maine (place:83330, 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 last updated on .
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