How long is the commute from Solomons, MD?
Workers who live in Solomons, MD take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.6% of workers walk to work.
27.5% work from home.
5.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Households without a car
- 5.7%
How people in Solomons get to work
| Means of transportation | Solomons | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.9% (±19.9 points) | 72.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.0% (±14.5 points) | 6.0% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 1.2% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.6% (±5.3 points) | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.5% (±18.3 points) | 18.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Solomons, the average commute is lower than in Calvert County (39.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Solomons, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Calvert County (1.2%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (4.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Calvert County, Solomons ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 301 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Solomons
| Vehicles available | Solomons | Calvert County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% (±3.5 points) | 3.0% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% (±12.0 points) | 17.3% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% (±12.3 points) | 40.3% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±14.9 points) | 39.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Solomons, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Calvert County (3.0%).
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 Solomons
| Solomons | Calvert County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.5% (±18.3 points) | 18.5% (±1.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±3.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.9 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±4.9 points) | 93.6% (±1.0 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Solomons, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Calvert County (93.6%).
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 Solomons
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solomons | — | 27.0 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Drum Point | 1.5 mi | 43.8 minutes (±8.8) | Higher |
| Lusby | 2.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates | 2.7 mi | 41.0 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| California | 3.3 mi | 23.7 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Wildewood | 5.2 mi | 36.8 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Lexington Park | 6.3 mi | 19.8 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Long Beach | 8.3 mi | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Calvert Beach | 9.4 mi | 36.1 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lexington Park, MD (19.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Drum Point, MD (43.8 minutes), Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD (41.0 minutes), Wildewood, MD (36.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Calvert County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Prince Frederick | 39.5 minutes (±4.2) |
| 7 | Calvert Beach | 36.1 minutes (±8.9) |
| 8 | Owings | 34.0 minutes (±9.3) |
| 9 | Lusby | 33.7 minutes (±6.4) |
| 10 | Long Beach | 33.2 minutes (±6.4) |
| 11 | Dunkirk | 31.0 minutes (±5.2) |
| 12 | Solomons | 27.0 minutes (±5.7) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Calvert County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Solomons 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 Solomons
How long is the average commute in Solomons?
Workers who live in Solomons, MD take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Solomons without a car?
5.7% of households in Solomons have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Solomons?
27.5% (±18.3 points) of workers who live in Solomons worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solomons CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solomons CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Solomons 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 Solomons CDP, Maryland (place:73325, 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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