How long is the commute from Emmitsburg, MD?
Workers who live in Emmitsburg, MD take an average of 36.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.6% of workers walk to work.
12.5% work from home.
6.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.9 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Households without a car
- 6.7%
How people in Emmitsburg get to work
| Means of transportation | Emmitsburg | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.2% (±7.9 points) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.1% (±6.5 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.6% (±3.9 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 12.5% (±5.3 points) | 21.2% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Emmitsburg, the average commute is not measurably different from Frederick County (33.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Emmitsburg, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Frederick County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Frederick County, Emmitsburg ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 68 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Emmitsburg
| Vehicles available | Emmitsburg | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% (±5.7 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±11.1 points) | 26.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.2% (±8.2 points) | 39.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.2% (±11.3 points) | 29.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Emmitsburg, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Frederick County (4.4%).
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 Emmitsburg
| Emmitsburg | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 12.5% (±5.3 points) | 21.2% (±0.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% (±8.1 points) | 96.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±8.0 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Emmitsburg, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Frederick County (93.2%).
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 Emmitsburg
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmitsburg | — | 36.9 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 3.0 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 3.9 mi | 29.7 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carroll Valley | 4.7 mi | 38.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 6.3 mi | 31.6 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Thurmont | 7.5 mi | 28.5 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 7.8 mi | 23.7 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 8.0 mi | 28.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Hamiltonban Township | 8.4 mi | 41.5 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thurmont, MD (28.5 minutes), Cumberland Township (Adams County), PA (23.7 minutes), Highland Township (Adams County), PA (28.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point of Rocks | 43.6 minutes (±5.8) |
| 2 | Burkittsville | 41.6 minutes (±10.3) |
| 3 | Linganore | 40.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Brunswick | 39.4 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Libertytown | 38.5 minutes (±7.8) |
| 6 | Monrovia | 37.3 minutes (±5.6) |
| 7 | Emmitsburg | 36.9 minutes (±5.5) |
| 8 | Bartonsville | 36.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 9 | Rosemont | 36.0 minutes (±5.9) |
| 10 | Walkersville | 35.7 minutes (±4.1) |
| 11 (tie) | Adamstown | 34.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 (tie) | Green Valley | 34.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Braddock Heights | 33.2 minutes (±9.1) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Frederick 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 Emmitsburg
How long is the average commute in Emmitsburg?
Workers who live in Emmitsburg, MD take an average of 36.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Emmitsburg without a car?
6.7% of households in Emmitsburg have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Emmitsburg?
12.5% (±5.3 points) of workers who live in Emmitsburg worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Emmitsburg 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 last updated on .
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