How long is the commute from Leisure World, MD?
Workers who live in Leisure World, MD take an average of 39.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.0% of workers drive alone to work.
10.0% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
22.6% work from home.
12.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.8 minutes (±6.1)
- Public transportation
- 10.0%
- Work from home
- 22.6%
- Households without a car
- 12.7%
How people in Leisure World get to work
| Means of transportation | Leisure World | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.0% (±8.8 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.0% (±3.8 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±1.4 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.6% (±7.3 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Leisure World, the average commute is higher than in Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Leisure World, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Leisure World ranks 3 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 35 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Leisure World
| Vehicles available | Leisure World | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.7% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 70.7% (±4.8 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.2% (±1.7 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Leisure World, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Leisure World
| Leisure World | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.6% (±7.3 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.4% (±1.8 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.4% (±3.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Leisure World, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Leisure World
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leisure World | — | 39.8 minutes (±6.1) | — |
| Aspen Hill | 1.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Layhill | 1.8 mi | 39.2 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Glenmont | 2.6 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Olney | 2.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Wheaton | 3.8 mi | 31.6 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Cloverly | 4.0 mi | 34.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Colesville | 4.3 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Derwood | 4.4 mi | 33.9 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Olney, MD (31.8 minutes), Wheaton, MD (31.6 minutes), Colesville, MD (29.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spencerville | 45.7 minutes (±5.9) |
| 2 | Barnesville | 43.8 minutes (±13.6) |
| 3 | Leisure World | 39.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | Layhill | 39.2 minutes (±5.7) |
| 5 | Poolesville | 38.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Damascus | 37.6 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Darnestown | 36.9 minutes (±4.7) |
| 8 | Ashton-Sandy Spring | 36.1 minutes (±6.6) |
| 9 (tie) | Fairland | 35.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 9 of 58 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Leisure World 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 Leisure World
How long is the average commute in Leisure World?
Workers who live in Leisure World, MD take an average of 39.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Leisure World without a car?
12.7% of households in Leisure World have no vehicle, and 10.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Leisure World?
22.6% (±7.3 points) of workers who live in Leisure World worked from home, and 82.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leisure World CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leisure World CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leisure World 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 Leisure World CDP, Maryland (place:46375, 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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