How long is the commute from North East, MD?
Workers who live in North East, MD take an average of 28.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.7% of workers walk to work.
18.4% work from home.
7.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.1 minutes (±6.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Households without a car
- 7.7%
How people in North East get to work
| Means of transportation | North East | Cecil County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.7% (±13.5 points) | 75.3% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.5% (±5.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.7% (±2.8 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.4% (±8.3 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 18.4% (±9.5 points) | 12.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In North East, the average commute is not measurably different from Cecil County (28.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North East, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cecil County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cecil County, North East ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 274 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North East
| Vehicles available | North East | Cecil County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.7% (±6.5 points) | 4.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% (±12.0 points) | 28.2% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.1% (±12.6 points) | 37.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.1% (±7.8 points) | 29.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In North East, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cecil County (4.9%).
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 North East
| North East | Cecil County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 18.4% (±9.5 points) | 12.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.5% (±3.5 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.6% (±8.3 points) | 91.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North East, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cecil County (91.3%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North East
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | — | 28.1 minutes (±6.0) | — |
| Charlestown | 3.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elkton | 6.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Perryville | 7.0 mi | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Port Deposit | 8.4 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake City | 8.9 mi | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Rising Sun | 9.0 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Township (Chester County) | 9.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Havre de Grace | 10 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.7) | 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 Cecil County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rising Sun | 32.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 2 | Port Deposit | 31.8 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Charlestown | 30.5 minutes (±5.1) |
| 4 | Cecilton | 29.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | North East | 28.1 minutes (±6.0) |
| 6 | Perryville | 27.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 7 | Elkton | 25.3 minutes (±2.9) |
| 8 | Chesapeake City | 24.5 minutes (±3.9) |
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 North East
How long is the average commute in North East?
Workers who live in North East, MD take an average of 28.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North East without a car?
7.7% of households in North East have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North East?
18.4% (±9.5 points) of workers who live in North East worked from home, and 86.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North East 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 North East town, Maryland (place:56450, 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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