How long is the commute from Lake Shore, MD?
Workers who live in Lake Shore, MD take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
1.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 1.0%
How people in Lake Shore get to work
| Means of transportation | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.4% (±3.8 points) | 70.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±1.6 points) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.4 points) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.1 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±3.5 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Lake Shore, the average commute is higher than in Anne Arundel County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lake Shore, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in 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, Lake Shore ranks 10 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 206 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lake Shore
| Vehicles available | Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.8% (±3.6 points) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.5% (±4.6 points) | 41.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.7% (±4.6 points) | 25.8% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Lake Shore, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Anne Arundel County (4.1%).
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 Lake Shore
| Lake Shore | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±3.5 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.4 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lake Shore, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Anne Arundel County (95.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lake Shore
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore | — | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Arnold | 3.5 mi | 28.1 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Severna Park | 4.1 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Cape St. Claire | 4.1 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Herald Harbor | 5.4 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Riviera Beach | 5.4 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 5.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Arden on the Severn | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Crownsville | 7.2 mi | 22.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Arnold, MD (28.1 minutes), Severna Park, MD (28.0 minutes), Herald Harbor, MD (27.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Edgewater | 35.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Mayo | 35.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Riva | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Crofton | 32.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Pasadena | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Cape St. Claire | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Lake Shore | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Arden on the Severn | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Annapolis Neck | 30.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Parole | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Riviera Beach | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 15 | Maryland City | 29.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Annapolis | 29.5 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore
How long is the average commute in Lake Shore?
Workers who live in Lake Shore, MD take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lake Shore without a car?
1.0% of households in Lake Shore have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lake Shore?
15.3% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Lake Shore worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore CDP, Maryland (place:44975, 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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