How long is the commute from Pasadena, MD?
Workers who live in Pasadena, MD take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.3% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
20.5% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.3%
- Work from home
- 20.5%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Pasadena get to work
| Means of transportation | Pasadena | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.1% (±4.1 points) | 70.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.5% (±1.4 points) | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.5% (±3.9 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Pasadena, the average commute is higher than in Anne Arundel County (28.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Pasadena, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Anne Arundel County (1.6%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Anne Arundel County, Pasadena ranks 8 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 185 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pasadena
| Vehicles available | Pasadena | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.1 points) | 4.1% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 22.0% (±3.7 points) | 29.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.7% (±4.9 points) | 41.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.1% (±4.5 points) | 25.8% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Pasadena, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Anne Arundel County (4.1%).
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 Pasadena
| Pasadena | Anne Arundel County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.5% (±3.9 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.1 points) | 97.7% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.7% (±1.2 points) | 95.5% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Pasadena, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Anne Arundel County (95.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Pasadena
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena | — | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Riviera Beach | 1.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Burnie | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Ferndale | 4.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Severna Park | 4.8 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Brooklyn Park | 5.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Shore | 5.8 mi | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Arden on the Severn | 6.4 mi | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Gambrills | 6.5 mi | 26.0 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Glen Burnie, MD (27.3 minutes), Ferndale, MD (25.7 minutes), Severna Park, MD (28.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Anne Arundel County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shady Side | 36.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 | Galesville | 36.2 minutes (±11.6) |
| 4 | Edgewater | 35.7 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 | Mayo | 35.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 | Riva | 33.4 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Crofton | 32.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Pasadena | 31.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 9 | Cape St. Claire | 31.5 minutes (±2.5) |
| 10 | Lake Shore | 30.8 minutes (±1.3) |
| 11 | Arden on the Severn | 30.2 minutes (±4.4) |
| 12 (tie) | Annapolis Neck | 30.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 (tie) | Parole | 30.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 14 | Riviera Beach | 30.0 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in Anne Arundel County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Pasadena 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 Pasadena
How long is the average commute in Pasadena?
Workers who live in Pasadena, MD take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pasadena without a car?
2.2% of households in Pasadena have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pasadena?
20.5% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Pasadena worked from home, and 96.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pasadena 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 Pasadena CDP, Maryland (place:60475, 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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