How long is the commute from Cottage City, MD?
Workers who live in Cottage City, MD take an average of 35.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
59.2% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
18.7% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.2 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 18.7%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Cottage City get to work
| Means of transportation | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 59.2% (±10.0 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.7% (±7.6 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.7% (±9.0 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Cottage City, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cottage City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Cottage City ranks 37 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 95 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cottage City
| Vehicles available | Cottage City | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±5.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% (±9.0 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.9% (±9.6 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.2% (±7.3 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Cottage City, 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 Cottage City
| Cottage City | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.7% (±9.0 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±2.4 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±3.4 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Cottage City, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cottage City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage City | — | 35.2 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| North Brentwood | 0.4 mi | 40.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 0.6 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 0.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Rainier | 0.9 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.2 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bladensburg | 1.3 mi | 36.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hyattsville | 1.6 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Cheverly | 2.1 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cheverly, MD (30.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 30 (tie) | West Laurel | 36.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 32 | Chillum | 36.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 33 | Suitland | 36.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 34 (tie) | District Heights | 36.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 34 (tie) | Melwood | 36.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 | Queen Anne (community) | 35.6 minutes (±8.3) |
| 37 | Cottage City | 35.2 minutes (±3.4) |
| 38 (tie) | Forestville | 35.0 minutes (±3.5) |
| 38 (tie) | National Harbor | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 40 | Coral Hills | 34.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 41 | Bowie | 34.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 42 | Landover | 34.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 43 | Marlboro Village | 34.6 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's 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 Cottage City
How long is the average commute in Cottage City?
Workers who live in Cottage City, MD take an average of 35.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cottage City without a car?
12.0% of households in Cottage City have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cottage City?
18.7% (±9.0 points) of workers who live in Cottage City worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cottage City 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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