How long is the commute from Fairwood, MD?
Workers who live in Fairwood, MD take an average of 39.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.7% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
34.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.2 minutes (±3.8)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 34.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Fairwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Fairwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 54.7% (±9.7 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±3.2 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.8% (±9.5 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Fairwood, the average commute is higher than in 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 Fairwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from 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, Fairwood ranks 13 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 41 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fairwood
| Vehicles available | Fairwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.9% (±8.2 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±9.2 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.2% (±9.4 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Fairwood, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 Fairwood
| Fairwood | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.8% (±9.5 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±1.7 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Fairwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fairwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwood | — | 39.2 minutes (±3.8) | — |
| Bowie | 2.0 mi | 34.8 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Mitchellville | 2.1 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Woodmore | 2.2 mi | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Glenn Dale | 2.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Lanham | 3.4 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Springdale | 3.9 mi | 37.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Arbor | 4.2 mi | 37.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Seabrook | 4.4 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bowie, MD (34.8 minutes), Mitchellville, MD (33.1 minutes), Glenn Dale, MD (34.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Brandywine | 41.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | North Brentwood | 40.9 minutes (±9.2) |
| 9 | Kettering | 40.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 10 | Marlton | 40.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 11 | Woodmore | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 12 | Walker Mill | 39.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 13 (tie) | Fairwood | 39.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 13 (tie) | Langley Park | 39.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 13 (tie) | Marlboro Meadows | 39.2 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Oxon Hill | 38.7 minutes (±3.9) |
| 16 (tie) | Peppermill Village | 38.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 18 (tie) | Clinton | 37.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 18 (tie) | Fort Washington | 37.9 minutes (±2.0) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairwood 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 Fairwood
How long is the average commute in Fairwood?
Workers who live in Fairwood, MD take an average of 39.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fairwood without a car?
0.0% of households in Fairwood have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fairwood?
34.8% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in Fairwood worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairwood 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 Fairwood CDP, Maryland (place:27580, in state:24).
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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