How long is the commute from Somerset, MD?
Workers who live in Somerset, MD take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.4% of workers drive alone to work.
11.2% take public transportation.
8.8% of workers walk to work.
42.6% work from home.
3.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 11.2%
- Work from home
- 42.6%
- Households without a car
- 3.6%
How people in Somerset get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerset | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 26.4% (±7.7 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.2% (±4.1 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.8% (±6.3 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 9.5% (±4.6 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 42.6% (±8.0 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Somerset, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerset, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Montgomery County (7.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Montgomery County, Somerset ranks 23 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 150 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerset
| Vehicles available | Somerset | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±8.2 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.9% (±8.2 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.5% (±5.9 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Somerset, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
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 Somerset
| Somerset | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 42.6% (±8.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±10.2 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Somerset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | — | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Friendship Heights Village | 0.4 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Village | 0.9 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase | 1.3 mi | 28.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Section Three | 1.5 mi | 34.1 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Chevy Chase Section Five | 1.7 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Martin's Additions | 1.7 mi | 26.9 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bethesda | 1.9 mi | 27.7 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Brookmont | 2.0 mi | 25.1 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chevy Chase Section Five, MD (22.3 minutes), Brookmont, MD (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Chevy Chase Section Three | 34.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 18 (tie) | Silver Spring | 34.0 minutes (±1.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Takoma Park | 34.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 20 | Derwood | 33.9 minutes (±7.0) |
| 21 | Glenmont | 33.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 22 | North Chevy Chase | 33.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 23 | Somerset | 33.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 24 (tie) | Burtonsville | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 24 (tie) | Hillandale | 32.9 minutes (±4.0) |
| 26 | Montgomery Village | 32.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 27 | Forest Glen | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 28 | Chevy Chase View | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 29 | Brookeville | 32.2 minutes (±5.2) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery 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 Somerset
How long is the average commute in Somerset?
Workers who live in Somerset, MD take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerset without a car?
3.6% of households in Somerset have no vehicle, and 11.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerset?
42.6% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Somerset worked from home, and 99.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset 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 Somerset town, Maryland (place:73350, 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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