How long is the commute from Wiscasset, ME?
Workers who live in Wiscasset, ME take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
21.4% work from home.
2.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Households without a car
- 2.6%
How people in Wiscasset get to work
| Means of transportation | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.4% (±10.5 points) | 72.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±9.2 points) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.4% (±10.0 points) | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Wiscasset, the average commute is not measurably different from Lincoln County (23.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wiscasset, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Wiscasset ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 268 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wiscasset
| Vehicles available | Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.6% (±2.2 points) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±12.6 points) | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±11.6 points) | 40.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.6% (±6.1 points) | 21.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Wiscasset, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lincoln County (4.5%).
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 Wiscasset
| Wiscasset | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.4% (±10.0 points) | 13.2% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±2.1 points) | 94.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±2.6 points) | 89.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Wiscasset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Lincoln County (89.1%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wiscasset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiscasset | — | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Edgecomb | 4.7 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dresden | 5.5 mi | 33.1 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Woolwich | 5.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Alna | 6.5 mi | 34.8 minutes (±11.9) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle | 6.6 mi | 17.3 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Westport Island | 7.6 mi | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Richmond (community) | 8.4 mi | 28.4 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Damariscotta (community) | 8.4 mi | 15.4 minutes (±4.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newcastle, ME (17.3 minutes), Damariscotta (community), ME (15.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Dresden, ME (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Whitefield | 30.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Jefferson | 30.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Westport Island | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Somerville | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Southport | 25.5 minutes (±10.7) |
| 8 | Waldoboro | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Wiscasset | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Damariscotta | 23.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Edgecomb | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Bremen | 21.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 13 | Nobleboro | 20.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Bristol | 17.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 15 | Newcastle | 17.3 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Lincoln 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 Wiscasset
How long is the average commute in Wiscasset?
Workers who live in Wiscasset, ME take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wiscasset without a car?
2.6% of households in Wiscasset have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wiscasset?
21.4% (±10.0 points) of workers who live in Wiscasset worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wiscasset town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wiscasset town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wiscasset town, Lincoln 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 Wiscasset town, Lincoln County, Maine (county subdivision:87075, in state:23 county:015).
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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