How long is the commute from North Laurel, MD?
Workers who live in North Laurel, MD take an average of 27.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.7 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in North Laurel get to work
| Means of transportation | North Laurel | Howard County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.3% (±3.6 points) | 64.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±2.4 points) | 5.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 1.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.2% (±1.6 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±3.7 points) | 26.0% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In North Laurel, the average commute is not measurably different from Howard County (28.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In North Laurel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Howard County (1.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Howard County, North Laurel ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 283 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in North Laurel
| Vehicles available | North Laurel | Howard County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | 3.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% (±5.0 points) | 28.7% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±5.5 points) | 43.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±3.4 points) | 24.2% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In North Laurel, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Howard County (3.6%).
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 North Laurel
| North Laurel | Howard County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±3.7 points) | 26.0% (±1.0 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% (±0.8 points) | 98.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±1.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In North Laurel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Howard County (96.6%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near North Laurel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Laurel | — | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Savage | 1.8 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Scaggsville | 2.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Laurel | 2.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| West Laurel | 2.6 mi | 36.6 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Maryland City | 2.9 mi | 29.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fulton | 3.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Jessup | 4.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Konterra | 4.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Savage, MD (24.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Laurel, MD (30.9 minutes), West Laurel, MD (36.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Howard County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scaggsville | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 2 | Ellicott City | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) |
| 3 | Columbia | 27.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 4 | North Laurel | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) |
| 5 | Ilchester | 27.6 minutes (±1.5) |
| 6 | Elkridge | 27.4 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Fulton | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Savage | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) |
North Laurel 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 North Laurel
How long is the average commute in North Laurel?
Workers who live in North Laurel, MD take an average of 27.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in North Laurel without a car?
2.2% of households in North Laurel have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in North Laurel?
23.3% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in North Laurel worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Laurel 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 North Laurel CDP, Maryland (place:56725, 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 last updated on .
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