How long is the commute from Brown Station, MD?
Workers who live in Brown Station, MD take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.2% of workers drive alone to work.
10.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
12.0% work from home.
9.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 10.0%
- Work from home
- 12.0%
- Households without a car
- 9.3%
How people in Brown Station get to work
| Means of transportation | Brown Station | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.2% (±12.8 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.5% (±4.7 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.0% (±7.1 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±5.3 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.0% (±6.3 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Brown Station, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brown Station, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Brown Station ranks 75 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 224 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brown Station
| Vehicles available | Brown Station | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.3% (±7.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% (±14.9 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.2% (±13.3 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.2% (±15.6 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Brown Station, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Prince George's County (9.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (8.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brown Station
| Brown Station | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.0% (±6.3 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.1% (±4.8 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.3% (±5.0 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Brown Station, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Prince George's County (93.8%).
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 Brown Station
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Station | — | 29.9 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Westphalia | 1.8 mi | 37.4 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Marlboro Village | 2.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Kettering | 2.4 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Largo | 2.4 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Brock Hall | 2.9 mi | 41.6 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Upper Marlboro | 3.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Forestville | 4.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Arbor | 4.2 mi | 37.7 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Westphalia, MD (37.4 minutes), Kettering, MD (40.7 minutes), Brock Hall, MD (41.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | University Park | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 70 | Queensland | 31.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | Edmonston | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 72 | Laurel | 30.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 73 | Konterra | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 74 | Cheverly | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 75 | Brown Station | 29.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 76 | Riverdale Park | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 77 | Upper Marlboro | 27.8 minutes (±4.8) |
| 78 | Morningside | 27.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 79 | College Park | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 80 | Andrews AFB | 16.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 12 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brown Station 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 Brown Station
How long is the average commute in Brown Station?
Workers who live in Brown Station, MD take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brown Station without a car?
9.3% of households in Brown Station have no vehicle, and 10.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brown Station?
12.0% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Brown Station worked from home, and 93.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Station CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Station CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brown Station CDP, Maryland
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 Brown Station CDP, Maryland (place:10737, in state:24).
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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