How long is the commute from Rising Sun, MD?
Workers who live in Rising Sun, MD take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
3.7% work from home.
8.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Households without a car
- 8.4%
How people in Rising Sun get to work
| Means of transportation | Rising Sun | Cecil County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.0% (±6.8 points) | 75.3% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±6.4 points) | 8.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±1.0 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±2.3 points) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.4% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Rising Sun, 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 higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rising Sun, 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, Rising Sun ranks 1 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 171 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rising Sun
| Vehicles available | Rising Sun | Cecil County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.4% (±5.1 points) | 4.9% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±7.9 points) | 28.2% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±7.7 points) | 37.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±7.6 points) | 29.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun
| Rising Sun | Cecil County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.7% (±2.7 points) | 12.4% (±1.4 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.7 points) | 95.5% (±0.8 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±5.1 points) | 91.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | — | 32.3 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| West Nottingham Township | 2.5 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Nottingham | 3.5 mi | 29.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| East Nottingham Township | 6.3 mi | 31.9 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Little Britain Township | 6.4 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Port Deposit | 6.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Oxford | 7.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±4.5) | Lower |
| Fulton Township | 8.2 mi | 28.9 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Oxford Township | 8.2 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oxford, PA (25.6 minutes), Lower Oxford Township, PA (22.1 minutes).
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) |
Showing 7 of 8 places in Cecil County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Rising Sun
How long is the average commute in Rising Sun?
Workers who live in Rising Sun, MD take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rising Sun without a car?
8.4% of households in Rising Sun have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rising Sun?
3.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Rising Sun worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rising Sun 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 Rising Sun town, Maryland (place:66275, 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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