How long is the commute from Catonsville, MD?
Workers who live in Catonsville, MD take an average of 24.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
4.2% of workers walk to work.
20.9% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.6 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 20.9%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Catonsville get to work
| Means of transportation | Catonsville | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.1% (±2.6 points) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±1.4 points) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.9 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.9% (±1.9 points) | 16.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Catonsville, the average commute is lower than in Baltimore County (28.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Catonsville, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Baltimore County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baltimore County, Catonsville ranks 29 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 329 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Catonsville
| Vehicles available | Catonsville | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±2.6 points) | 37.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.0% (±2.7 points) | 36.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±1.9 points) | 18.9% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Catonsville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baltimore County (7.8%).
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 Catonsville
| Catonsville | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.9% (±1.9 points) | 16.5% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±1.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.3% (±2.7 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Catonsville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Baltimore County (91.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Catonsville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catonsville | — | 24.6 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | 2.9 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arbutus | 3.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Ilchester | 3.5 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Lansdowne | 4.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Elkridge | 4.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Ellicott City | 5.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) | Higher |
| Linthicum | 5.6 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Lochearn | 5.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ilchester, MD (27.6 minutes), Elkridge, MD (27.4 minutes), Ellicott City, MD (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Timonium | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Dundalk | 25.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 25 | Towson | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Mays Chapel | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Lutherville | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Pikesville | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Catonsville | 24.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Arbutus | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Hampton | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 32 | Cockeysville | 23.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 10 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Catonsville 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 Catonsville
How long is the average commute in Catonsville?
Workers who live in Catonsville, MD take an average of 24.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Catonsville without a car?
8.3% of households in Catonsville have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Catonsville?
20.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Catonsville worked from home, and 88.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catonsville CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catonsville CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Catonsville 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 Catonsville CDP, Maryland (place:14125, 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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