How long is the commute from Westbrook, ME?
Workers who live in Westbrook, ME take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.1% of workers walk to work.
17.8% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Westbrook get to work
| Means of transportation | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.5% (±3.7 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±2.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.1% (±1.2 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.8% (±2.7 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Westbrook, the average commute is lower than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westbrook, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, Westbrook ranks 27 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 393 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westbrook
| Vehicles available | Westbrook | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±4.9 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±4.4 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.1% (±3.1 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Westbrook, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cumberland County (6.9%).
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 Westbrook
| Westbrook | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.8% (±2.7 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±2.0 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.3% (±3.5 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Westbrook, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland County (92.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westbrook
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook | — | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| South Windham | 4.1 mi | 33.6 minutes (±10.2) | Higher |
| Gorham (community) | 4.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±8.7) | Higher |
| Falmouth | 4.4 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Gorham | 5.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Falmouth (community) | 6.1 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Portland | 6.2 mi | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Windham | 6.5 mi | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
| Falmouth Foreside | 6.9 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Windham, ME (33.6 minutes), Gorham (community), ME (32.0 minutes), Falmouth, ME (22.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Brunswick | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Falmouth | 22.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 23 | Chebeague Island | 22.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 24 | Cape Elizabeth | 21.4 minutes (±2.4) |
| 25 (tie) | Portland | 19.4 minutes (±0.9) |
| 25 (tie) | Scarborough | 19.4 minutes (±2.0) |
| 27 | Westbrook | 18.7 minutes (±1.3) |
| 28 | South Portland | 17.1 minutes (±1.0) |
Showing 8 of 28 places in Cumberland 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 Westbrook
How long is the average commute in Westbrook?
Workers who live in Westbrook, ME take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westbrook without a car?
6.0% of households in Westbrook have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westbrook?
17.8% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Westbrook worked from home, and 90.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westbrook city, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westbrook city, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westbrook city, Maine
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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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