How long is the commute from Arnold, MD?
Workers who live in Arnold, MD take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
22.5% work from home.
1.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 22.5%
- Households without a car
- 1.6%
How people in Arnold get to work
| Means of transportation | Arnold | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±4.1 points) | 70.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.8 points) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.8 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.5% (±4.1 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Arnold, the average commute is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Arnold, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Anne Arundel County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anne Arundel County, Arnold ranks 19 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 272 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Arnold
| Vehicles available | Arnold | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.6% (±0.9 points) | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.9% (±3.3 points) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% (±3.7 points) | 41.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.0% (±3.8 points) | 25.8% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Arnold, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Anne Arundel County (4.1%).
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 Arnold
| Arnold | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.5% (±4.1 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±0.5 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±0.7 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Arnold, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Anne Arundel County (95.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Arnold
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold | — | 28.1 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Cape St. Claire | 3.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Lake Shore | 3.5 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Herald Harbor | 3.8 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Naval Academy | 4.2 mi | 7.2 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Severna Park | 4.4 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Parole | 4.6 mi | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Crownsville | 4.8 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Annapolis | 4.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Naval Academy, MD (7.2 minutes), Crownsville, MD (22.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cape St. Claire, MD (31.5 minutes), Lake Shore, MD (30.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Parole | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Riviera Beach | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Maryland City | 29.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Annapolis | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 17 | Odenton | 28.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 18 | Brooklyn Park | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 19 | Arnold | 28.1 minutes (±1.7) |
| 20 | Severna Park | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Severn | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Herald Harbor | 27.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Glen Burnie | 27.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 24 | Jessup | 26.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Gambrills | 26.0 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Arnold 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 Arnold
How long is the average commute in Arnold?
Workers who live in Arnold, MD take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Arnold without a car?
1.6% of households in Arnold have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Arnold?
22.5% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Arnold worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arnold CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arnold CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arnold CDP, Maryland
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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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