How long is the commute from Ocean Pines, MD?
Workers who live in Ocean Pines, MD take an average of 25.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
17.2% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.9 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Ocean Pines get to work
| Means of transportation | Ocean Pines | Worcester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±4.9 points) | 75.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.0 points) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±1.3 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.2% (±3.5 points) | 12.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Ocean Pines, the average commute is not measurably different from Worcester County (23.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ocean Pines, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Worcester County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Worcester County, Ocean Pines ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 313 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ocean Pines
| Vehicles available | Ocean Pines | Worcester County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±2.1 points) | 5.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±4.7 points) | 31.2% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.3% (±5.4 points) | 40.3% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±3.4 points) | 22.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Ocean Pines, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Worcester County (5.9%).
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 Ocean Pines
| Ocean Pines | Worcester County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.2% (±3.5 points) | 12.3% (±1.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±1.8 points) | 95.3% (±1.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.1% (±3.0 points) | 91.2% (±1.6 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ocean Pines, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Worcester County (91.2%).
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 Ocean Pines
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Pines | — | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| West Ocean City | 3.3 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Ocean City | 4.2 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Berlin | 5.2 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Selbyville | 6.1 mi | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fenwick Island | 7.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ocean View | 10 mi | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) | Not measurably different |
| South Bethany | 10 mi | 29.5 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Frankford | 11 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Ocean City, MD (19.6 minutes), Ocean City, MD (19.6 minutes), Frankford, DE (20.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Worcester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Pines | 25.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 2 | Pocomoke City | 24.6 minutes (±3.6) |
| 3 | Berlin | 21.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 4 (tie) | Ocean City | 19.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 4 (tie) | West Ocean City | 19.6 minutes (±2.5) |
| 6 | Snow Hill | 18.3 minutes (±3.0) |
Ocean Pines 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 Ocean Pines
How long is the average commute in Ocean Pines?
Workers who live in Ocean Pines, MD take an average of 25.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ocean Pines without a car?
4.7% of households in Ocean Pines have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ocean Pines?
17.2% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Ocean Pines worked from home, and 93.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Pines CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Pines CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Pines 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 Ocean Pines CDP, Maryland (place:58275, 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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