How long is the commute from Fairmount Heights, MD?
Workers who live in Fairmount Heights, MD take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.2% of workers drive alone to work.
16.1% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
15.4% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±4.2)
- Public transportation
- 16.1%
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Fairmount Heights get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairmount Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.2% (±8.6 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.0% (±4.4 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 16.1% (±8.2 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±6.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.4% (±6.8 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Fairmount Heights, the average commute is not measurably different from Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fairmount Heights, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, Fairmount Heights ranks 60 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 153 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairmount Heights
| Vehicles available | Fairmount Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±6.0 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% (±10.2 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.9% (±12.0 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±7.6 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairmount Heights, 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 Fairmount Heights
| Fairmount Heights | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.4% (±6.8 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% (±5.9 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±5.6 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairmount Heights, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairmount Heights
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Heights | — | 32.9 minutes (±4.2) | — |
| Cedar Heights | 0.5 mi | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Seat Pleasant | 1.0 mi | 37.4 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Peppermill Village | 1.6 mi | 38.7 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Cheverly | 1.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Capitol Heights | 1.8 mi | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Coral Hills | 2.0 mi | 34.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Landover | 2.2 mi | 34.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Colmar Manor | 2.3 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Peppermill Village, MD (38.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 54 (tie) | Cedar Heights | 33.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 54 (tie) | Woodlawn (Prince George's County) | 33.2 minutes (±3.5) |
| 56 (tie) | East Riverdale | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 56 (tie) | Largo | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) |
| 56 (tie) | Mitchellville | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) |
| 59 (tie) | Colmar Manor | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 59 (tie) | Fairmount Heights | 32.9 minutes (±4.2) |
| 59 (tie) | Silver Hill | 32.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 62 (tie) | Forest Heights | 32.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 62 (tie) | Lanham | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 62 (tie) | South Laurel | 32.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 65 | Beltsville | 32.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 66 | Capitol Heights | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
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 Fairmount Heights
How long is the average commute in Fairmount Heights?
Workers who live in Fairmount Heights, MD take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairmount Heights without a car?
4.1% of households in Fairmount Heights have no vehicle, and 16.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairmount Heights?
15.4% (±6.8 points) of workers who live in Fairmount Heights worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount Heights town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount Heights town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairmount Heights 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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