How long is the commute from Mount Airy, MD?
Workers who live in Mount Airy, MD take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
17.8% work from home.
3.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Households without a car
- 3.2%
How people in Mount Airy get to work
| Means of transportation | Mount Airy | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.5% (±3.9 points) | 73.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±2.5 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±0.9 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.6 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.8% (±3.1 points) | 17.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Mount Airy, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Mount Airy, 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, Mount Airy ranks 5 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 148 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Mount Airy
| Vehicles available | Mount Airy | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% (±1.7 points) | 3.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.1% (±4.4 points) | 22.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% (±5.5 points) | 39.6% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 35.7% (±4.9 points) | 35.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Mount Airy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Mount Airy
| Mount Airy | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.8% (±3.1 points) | 17.3% (±1.1 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±2.0 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.8% (±2.4 points) | 92.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Mount Airy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carroll County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Mount Airy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Airy | — | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Green Valley | 5.1 mi | 34.6 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Market | 6.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Monrovia | 6.6 mi | 37.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Damascus | 7.5 mi | 37.6 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Linganore | 8.3 mi | 40.5 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Libertytown | 9.6 mi | 38.5 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Sykesville | 9.7 mi | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Ridge | 10 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Damascus, MD (37.6 minutes), Linganore, MD (40.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Windsor | 48.2 minutes (±16.3) |
| 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) |
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 Mount Airy
How long is the average commute in Mount Airy?
Workers who live in Mount Airy, MD take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Mount Airy without a car?
3.2% of households in Mount Airy have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Mount Airy?
17.8% (±3.1 points) of workers who live in Mount Airy worked from home, and 94.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Airy town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Airy town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mount Airy town, Maryland
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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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