How long is the commute from Ellicott City, MD?
Workers who live in Ellicott City, MD take an average of 28.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
27.2% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.2 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Ellicott City get to work
| Means of transportation | Ellicott City | Howard County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.4% (±2.3 points) | 64.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±0.9 points) | 5.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 26.0% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Ellicott City, the average commute is not measurably different from Howard County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ellicott City, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Howard County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Howard County, Ellicott City ranks 2 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 270 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ellicott City
| Vehicles available | Ellicott City | Howard County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 3.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.1% (±2.3 points) | 28.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.3% (±2.4 points) | 43.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.7% (±2.0 points) | 24.2% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Ellicott City, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Howard County (3.6%).
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 Ellicott City
| Ellicott City | Howard County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 26.0% (±1.0 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.4 points) | 98.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.5% (±1.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ellicott City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Howard County (96.6%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ellicott City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott City | — | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Catonsville | 5.0 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | 5.0 mi | 26.0 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Columbia | 5.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ilchester | 5.7 mi | 27.6 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Mill | 6.0 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Randallstown | 6.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Elkridge | 7.5 mi | 27.4 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lochearn | 7.5 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Catonsville, MD (24.6 minutes), Woodlawn (Baltimore County), MD (26.0 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Milford Mill, MD (31.3 minutes), Randallstown, MD (32.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scaggsville | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Ellicott City | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 3 | Columbia | 27.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | North Laurel | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Ilchester | 27.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Elkridge | 27.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Fulton | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Savage | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
How long is the average commute in Ellicott City?
Workers who live in Ellicott City, MD take an average of 28.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ellicott City without a car?
3.0% of households in Ellicott City have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ellicott City?
27.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Ellicott City worked from home, and 96.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellicott City CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City CDP, Maryland (place:26000, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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