How long is the commute from Halfway, MD?
Workers who live in Halfway, MD take an average of 22.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.1% of workers walk to work.
6.6% work from home.
4.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.3 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.3%
How people in Halfway get to work
| Means of transportation | Halfway | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±5.0 points) | 74.3% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 13.5% (±4.3 points) | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.1% (±0.2 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.6% (±2.8 points) | 12.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Halfway, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (28.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Halfway, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Washington County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Halfway ranks 16 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 354 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Halfway
| Vehicles available | Halfway | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% (±1.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.1% (±5.3 points) | 30.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±4.8 points) | 35.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.1% (±4.4 points) | 26.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Halfway, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Washington County (7.7%).
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 Halfway
| Halfway | Washington County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.6% (±2.8 points) | 12.4% (±1.3 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.7 points) | 93.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±3.2 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Halfway, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Washington County (88.5%).
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 Halfway
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway | — | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Williamsport | 2.8 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hagerstown | 3.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| St. James | 3.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±10.1) | Higher |
| Funkstown | 3.6 mi | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson-Conococheague | 3.9 mi | 23.1 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Maugansville | 5.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 5.7 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Robinwood | 5.8 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hagerstown, MD (26.1 minutes), St. James, MD (37.6 minutes), Robinwood, MD (27.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Fountainhead-Orchard Hills | 26.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Hagerstown | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 12 | Maugansville | 26.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 13 | Clear Spring | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 14 | Wilson-Conococheague | 23.1 minutes (±4.8) |
| 15 | Williamsport | 22.4 minutes (±4.1) |
| 16 | Halfway | 22.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 17 | Funkstown | 20.1 minutes (±5.5) |
Showing 8 of 17 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Halfway 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 Halfway
How long is the average commute in Halfway?
Workers who live in Halfway, MD take an average of 22.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Halfway without a car?
4.3% of households in Halfway have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Halfway?
6.6% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Halfway worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halfway CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halfway CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Halfway 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 Halfway CDP, Maryland (place:36125, 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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