How long is the commute from Hampstead, MD?
Workers who live in Hampstead, MD take an average of 30.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
14.8% work from home.
0.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 14.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.5%
How people in Hampstead get to work
| Means of transportation | Hampstead | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.8% (±6.1 points) | 73.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±4.1 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.8% (±4.7 points) | 17.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Hampstead, the average commute is lower than in Carroll County (34.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hampstead, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Hampstead ranks 8 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 214 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hampstead
| Vehicles available | Hampstead | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 3.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.0% (±7.0 points) | 22.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±7.6 points) | 39.6% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.2% (±7.0 points) | 35.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Hampstead, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Carroll County (3.3%).
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 Hampstead
| Hampstead | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.8% (±4.7 points) | 17.3% (±1.1 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.6% (±1.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.6% (±2.7 points) | 92.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hampstead, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Carroll County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hampstead
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | — | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Manchester | 3.2 mi | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Westminster | 8.4 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Manheim Township (York County) | 10.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| West Manheim Township | 10 mi | 32.6 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Reisterstown | 11 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Shrewsbury Township (York County) | 12 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| New Freedom | 12 mi | 33.7 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Codorus Township | 12 mi | 38.1 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Codorus Township, PA (38.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Taneytown | 37.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Union Bridge | 36.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Eldersburg | 34.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Mount Airy | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Manchester | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Sykesville | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Hampstead | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Westminster | 28.5 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 8 of 9 places in Carroll 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 Hampstead
How long is the average commute in Hampstead?
Workers who live in Hampstead, MD take an average of 30.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hampstead without a car?
0.5% of households in Hampstead have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hampstead?
14.8% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Hampstead worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampstead town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampstead town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampstead town, 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 Hampstead town, Maryland (place:36500, 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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