How long is the commute from Hancock, MD?
Workers who live in Hancock, MD take an average of 37.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
13.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 37.3 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 13.0%
How people in Hancock get to work
| Means of transportation | Hancock | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.9% (±13.7 points) | 74.3% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 19.2% (±13.1 points) | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±6.7 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±5.6 points) | 12.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Hancock, the average commute is higher than in Washington County (28.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hancock, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (1.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Hancock ranks 3 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 60 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hancock
| Vehicles available | Hancock | Washington County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.0% (±6.1 points) | 7.7% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±10.4 points) | 30.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.7% (±10.9 points) | 35.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.3% (±4.8 points) | 26.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Hancock, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (7.7%).
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 Hancock
| Hancock | Washington County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±5.6 points) | 12.4% (±1.3 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 86.0% (±6.8 points) | 93.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 79.1% (±8.5 points) | 88.5% (±1.1 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hancock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washington County (88.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hancock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | — | 37.3 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Bethel Township (Fulton County) | 5.7 mi | 38.6 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson Township (Fulton County) | 6.2 mi | 40.9 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 6.5 mi | 30.3 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Union Township (Fulton County) | 8.5 mi | 35.8 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Franklin County) | 9.6 mi | 38.9 minutes (±6.3) | Not measurably different |
| Belfast Township | 12 mi | 35.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Spring | 13 mi | 23.9 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Ayr Township | 13 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clear Spring, MD (23.9 minutes), Ayr Township, PA (28.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Keedysville | 42.3 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | St. James | 37.6 minutes (±10.1) |
| 3 | Hancock | 37.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Highfield-Cascade | 36.2 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Smithsburg | 35.5 minutes (±4.3) |
| 6 | Sharpsburg | 33.0 minutes (±5.3) |
| 7 | Boonsboro | 30.4 minutes (±6.4) |
| 8 | Paramount-Long Meadow | 29.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Robinwood | 27.2 minutes (±4.0) |
Showing 9 of 17 places in Washington 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 Hancock
How long is the average commute in Hancock?
Workers who live in Hancock, MD take an average of 37.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hancock without a car?
13.0% of households in Hancock have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hancock?
7.1% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Hancock worked from home, and 79.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock 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 Hancock town, Maryland (place:36600, 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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