How long is the commute from Ferndale, MD?
Workers who live in Ferndale, MD take an average of 25.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
9.7% work from home.
8.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.7 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.2%
How people in Ferndale get to work
| Means of transportation | Ferndale | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.6% (±7.4 points) | 70.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.8% (±7.0 points) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±1.5 points) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Ferndale, the average commute is lower than in Anne Arundel County (28.9 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ferndale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anne Arundel County, Ferndale ranks 26 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 316 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ferndale
| Vehicles available | Ferndale | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% (±3.8 points) | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.1% (±6.1 points) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±6.5 points) | 41.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±4.3 points) | 25.8% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Ferndale, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Anne Arundel County (4.1%).
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 Ferndale
| Ferndale | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.4 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.1 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ferndale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (95.5%).
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 Ferndale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale | — | 25.7 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Linthicum | 2.3 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Brooklyn Park | 2.3 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Burnie | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Baltimore Highlands | 3.4 mi | 31.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lansdowne | 3.8 mi | 29.0 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 4.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Severn | 4.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Arbutus | 5.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pasadena, MD (31.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Severna Park | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) |
| 21 | Severn | 27.8 minutes (±1.2) |
| 22 | Herald Harbor | 27.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 23 | Glen Burnie | 27.3 minutes (±1.2) |
| 24 | Jessup | 26.9 minutes (±4.5) |
| 25 | Gambrills | 26.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 26 | Ferndale | 25.7 minutes (±2.9) |
| 27 | Linthicum | 23.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 28 | Crownsville | 22.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 29 | Fort Meade | 16.2 minutes (±1.6) |
| 30 | Naval Academy | 7.2 minutes (±0.7) |
Showing 11 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Ferndale 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 Ferndale
How long is the average commute in Ferndale?
Workers who live in Ferndale, MD take an average of 25.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ferndale without a car?
8.2% of households in Ferndale have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ferndale?
9.7% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Ferndale worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ferndale 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 Ferndale CDP, Maryland (place:28075, 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 last updated on .
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