How long is the commute from West Paris, ME?
Workers who live in West Paris, ME take an average of 32.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.4 minutes (±7.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in West Paris get to work
| Means of transportation | West Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.8% (±14.1 points) | 73.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.6% (±4.9 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.6 points) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.2 points) | 2.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±4.1 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±15.6 points) | 13.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In West Paris, the average commute is not measurably different from Oxford County (28.9 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 Paris, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Oxford County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Oxford County, West Paris ranks 12 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 101 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Paris
| Vehicles available | West Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±7.4 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.8% (±9.9 points) | 31.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% (±7.3 points) | 39.0% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.0% (±7.4 points) | 23.0% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In West Paris, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Oxford County (6.9%).
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 Paris
| West Paris | Oxford County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±15.6 points) | 13.6% (±2.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±3.3 points) | 92.3% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.3% (±6.9 points) | 87.5% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In West Paris, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Oxford County (87.5%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near West Paris
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Paris | — | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) | — |
| Paris | 5.2 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Sumner | 5.6 mi | 42.2 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Woodstock | 5.9 mi | 28.5 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Norway (community) | 6.4 mi | 37.6 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Greenwood | 6.8 mi | 36.7 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Paris | 7.0 mi | 13.8 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Norway | 7.8 mi | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Buckfield | 8.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Paris, ME (22.3 minutes), South Paris, ME (13.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sumner, ME (42.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Oxford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Greenwood | 36.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 7 | Canton | 35.0 minutes (±4.4) |
| 8 | Waterford | 34.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Norway | 34.3 minutes (±7.3) |
| 10 | Denmark | 34.2 minutes (±8.8) |
| 11 | Otisfield | 32.9 minutes (±3.5) |
| 12 | West Paris | 32.4 minutes (±7.8) |
| 13 | Porter | 32.0 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 (tie) | Hiram | 31.4 minutes (±5.2) |
| 14 (tie) | Lovell | 31.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 16 | Hebron | 31.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 17 (tie) | Buckfield | 30.7 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 (tie) | Sweden | 30.7 minutes (±7.2) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Oxford 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 Paris
How long is the average commute in West Paris?
Workers who live in West Paris, ME take an average of 32.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Paris without a car?
11.0% of households in West Paris have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Paris?
23.8% (±15.6 points) of workers who live in West Paris worked from home, and 82.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Paris town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Paris town, Oxford County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Paris town, Oxford 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 Paris town, Oxford County, Maine (county subdivision:83890, in state:23 county:017).
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 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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