How long is the commute from Adamstown, MD?
Workers who live in Adamstown, MD take an average of 34.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
29.5% work from home.
1.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.6 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 29.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.2%
How people in Adamstown get to work
| Means of transportation | Adamstown | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.7% (±16.2 points) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.0% (±3.7 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 29.5% (±16.5 points) | 21.2% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Adamstown, the average commute is not measurably different from Frederick County (33.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Adamstown, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Frederick County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Frederick County, Adamstown ranks 11 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 109 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Adamstown
| Vehicles available | Adamstown | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 11.7% (±6.8 points) | 26.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.2% (±8.0 points) | 39.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 64.0% (±10.4 points) | 29.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Adamstown, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Frederick County (4.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Adamstown
| Adamstown | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 29.5% (±16.5 points) | 21.2% (±0.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.9 points) | 96.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.9% (±3.4 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Adamstown, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Frederick County (93.2%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Adamstown
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown | — | 34.6 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Buckeystown | 2.5 mi | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| Point of Rocks | 3.8 mi | 43.6 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 5.5 mi | 29.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Ballenger Creek | 5.8 mi | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Urbana | 7.0 mi | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Braddock Heights | 7.2 mi | 33.2 minutes (±9.1) | Not measurably different |
| Barnesville | 7.6 mi | 43.8 minutes (±13.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brunswick | 8.4 mi | 39.4 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Point of Rocks, MD (43.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Libertytown | 38.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 6 | Monrovia | 37.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 7 | Emmitsburg | 36.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Bartonsville | 36.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Rosemont | 36.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Walkersville | 35.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Adamstown | 34.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Green Valley | 34.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Braddock Heights | 33.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 14 | Middletown | 33.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Woodsboro | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 16 (tie) | Ballenger Creek | 32.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 16 (tie) | Urbana | 32.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Frederick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Adamstown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Adamstown
How long is the average commute in Adamstown?
Workers who live in Adamstown, MD take an average of 34.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Adamstown without a car?
1.2% of households in Adamstown have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Adamstown?
29.5% (±16.5 points) of workers who live in Adamstown worked from home, and 96.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adamstown CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adamstown CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Adamstown CDP, Maryland
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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 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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