How long is the commute from Bel Air, MD?
Workers who live in Bel Air, MD take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
10.0% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 10.0%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Bel Air get to work
| Means of transportation | Bel Air | Harford County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±4.0 points) | 75.1% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±1.8 points) | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±0.8 points) | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.0% (±3.2 points) | 14.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Bel Air, the average commute is lower than in Harford County (32.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bel Air, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Harford County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Harford County, Bel Air ranks 11 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 281 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bel Air
| Vehicles available | Bel Air | Harford County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.2 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.6% (±5.0 points) | 28.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±5.7 points) | 41.0% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±4.1 points) | 26.6% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Bel Air, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Harford 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 Bel Air
| Bel Air | Harford County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.0% (±3.2 points) | 14.9% (±1.0 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±1.5 points) | 97.2% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.9% (±3.5 points) | 92.6% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bel Air, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Harford County (92.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bel Air
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Air | — | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Bel Air North | 1.9 mi | 33.3 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Bel Air South | 2.7 mi | 30.5 minutes (±1.1) | Higher |
| Pleasant Hills | 4.2 mi | 40.0 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Fallston | 4.9 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Abingdon | 6.3 mi | 35.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Riverside | 6.7 mi | 31.1 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Kingsville | 7.3 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Jarrettsville | 8.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bel Air North, MD (33.3 minutes), Bel Air South, MD (30.5 minutes), Pleasant Hills, MD (40.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Harford County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Joppatowne | 33.8 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Bel Air North | 33.3 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Riverside | 31.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | Edgewood | 31.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 9 | Bel Air South | 30.5 minutes (±1.1) |
| 10 | Havre de Grace | 28.0 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Bel Air | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Aberdeen | 27.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 13 | Perryman | 27.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 14 | Aberdeen Proving Ground | 14.7 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 10 of 14 places in Harford 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 Bel Air
How long is the average commute in Bel Air?
Workers who live in Bel Air, MD take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bel Air without a car?
5.9% of households in Bel Air have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bel Air?
10.0% (±3.2 points) of workers who live in Bel Air worked from home, and 88.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bel Air town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bel Air town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bel Air town, 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 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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