How long is the commute from Mays Chapel, MD?
Workers who live in Mays Chapel, MD take an average of 24.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.5% of workers walk to work.
21.2% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.9 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Mays Chapel get to work
| Means of transportation | Mays Chapel | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.9% (±5.0 points) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.3 points) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.2% (±4.2 points) | 16.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Mays Chapel, the average commute is lower than in Baltimore County (28.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Mays Chapel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Baltimore County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baltimore County, Mays Chapel ranks 26 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 325 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mays Chapel
| Vehicles available | Mays Chapel | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±2.1 points) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% (±4.7 points) | 37.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% (±4.1 points) | 36.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.5% (±4.1 points) | 18.9% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Mays Chapel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Baltimore County (7.8%).
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 Mays Chapel
| Mays Chapel | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.2% (±4.2 points) | 16.5% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% (±1.1 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mays Chapel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Baltimore County (91.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mays Chapel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mays Chapel | — | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Lutherville | 2.5 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cockeysville | 2.9 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Timonium | 3.1 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Towson | 4.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pikesville | 4.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 5.1 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Garrison | 5.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Parkville | 7.0 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 20 (tie) | Edgemere | 27.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Parkville | 27.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | 26.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Timonium | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Dundalk | 25.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 25 | Towson | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Mays Chapel | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Lutherville | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Pikesville | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Catonsville | 24.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Arbutus | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Hampton | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
| 32 | Cockeysville | 23.9 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel
How long is the average commute in Mays Chapel?
Workers who live in Mays Chapel, MD take an average of 24.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mays Chapel without a car?
3.7% of households in Mays Chapel have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mays Chapel?
21.2% (±4.2 points) of workers who live in Mays Chapel worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mays Chapel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mays Chapel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mays Chapel 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 Mays Chapel CDP, Maryland (place:51587, in state:24).
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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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