How long is the commute from Sykesville, MD?
Workers who live in Sykesville, MD take an average of 30.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.2% work from home.
0.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.3%
How people in Sykesville get to work
| Means of transportation | Sykesville | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.2% (±5.9 points) | 73.9% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.6% (±2.3 points) | 6.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.8 points) | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 17.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Sykesville, the average commute is lower than in Carroll County (34.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sykesville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Carroll County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Carroll County, Sykesville ranks 7 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 207 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sykesville
| Vehicles available | Sykesville | Carroll County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% (±0.6 points) | 3.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% (±7.1 points) | 22.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.5% (±11.3 points) | 39.6% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.0% (±11.6 points) | 35.0% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Sykesville, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Carroll County (3.3%).
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 Sykesville
| Sykesville | Carroll County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 17.3% (±1.1 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±2.5 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.7% (±4.2 points) | 92.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Sykesville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Carroll County (92.5%).
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 Sykesville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sykesville | — | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Eldersburg | 2.4 mi | 34.2 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Randallstown | 9.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Airy | 9.7 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Ellicott City | 9.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Reisterstown | 10 mi | 29.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Owings Mills | 10 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Milford Mill | 11 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garrison | 12 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Eldersburg, MD (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Carroll County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Windsor | 48.2 minutes (±16.3) |
| 2 | Taneytown | 37.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 3 | Union Bridge | 36.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 4 | Eldersburg | 34.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Mount Airy | 33.0 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Manchester | 32.7 minutes (±2.6) |
| 7 | Sykesville | 30.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Hampstead | 30.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Westminster | 28.5 minutes (±2.2) |
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 Sykesville
How long is the average commute in Sykesville?
Workers who live in Sykesville, MD take an average of 30.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sykesville without a car?
0.3% of households in Sykesville have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sykesville?
10.2% (±5.0 points) of workers who live in Sykesville worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sykesville 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 Sykesville town, Maryland (place:76550, 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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