How long is the commute from Fairland, MD?
Workers who live in Fairland, MD take an average of 35.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.3% of workers drive alone to work.
6.9% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
17.5% work from home.
11.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.0 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 6.9%
- Work from home
- 17.5%
- Households without a car
- 11.0%
How people in Fairland get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairland | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.3% (±4.3 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±2.5 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.9% (±2.8 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.5% (±3.7 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Fairland, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Fairland ranks 9 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 98 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairland
| Vehicles available | Fairland | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% (±4.0 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±4.8 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.0% (±4.2 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.1% (±3.6 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairland, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Fairland
| Fairland | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.5% (±3.7 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.6 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±2.4 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairland | — | 35.0 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Calverton | 1.6 mi | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Colesville | 2.6 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Cloverly | 2.8 mi | 34.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Konterra | 2.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Burtonsville | 2.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| White Oak | 3.1 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Spencerville | 3.2 mi | 45.7 minutes (±5.9) | Higher |
| Beltsville | 3.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Colesville, MD (29.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Spencerville, MD (45.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Leisure World | 39.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Layhill | 39.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Poolesville | 38.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Damascus | 37.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Darnestown | 36.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Ashton-Sandy Spring | 36.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Fairland | 35.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 9 (tie) | Four Corners | 35.0 minutes (±2.5) |
| 11 | Redland | 34.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | Cloverly | 34.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 13 | Clarksburg | 34.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | White Oak | 34.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Garrett Park | 34.2 minutes (±3.7) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairland 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 Fairland
How long is the average commute in Fairland?
Workers who live in Fairland, MD take an average of 35.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairland without a car?
11.0% of households in Fairland have no vehicle, and 6.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairland?
17.5% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Fairland worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairland CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairland CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairland CDP, Maryland
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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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