How long is the commute from Takoma Park, MD?
Workers who live in Takoma Park, MD take an average of 34.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.3% of workers drive alone to work.
13.8% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
36.0% work from home.
14.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.0 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 13.8%
- Work from home
- 36.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.7%
How people in Takoma Park get to work
| Means of transportation | Takoma Park | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 38.3% (±3.9 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±1.7 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.8% (±2.9 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.0% (±4.0 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Takoma Park, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Takoma Park, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Takoma Park ranks 19 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 125 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Takoma Park
| Vehicles available | Takoma Park | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.7% (±3.2 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±4.5 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% (±4.0 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 8.7% (±2.3 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Takoma Park, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Montgomery County (8.5%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (8.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Takoma Park
| Takoma Park | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.0% (±4.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.3 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.6% (±2.2 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Takoma Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Takoma Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takoma Park | — | 34.0 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Langley Park | 1.3 mi | 39.2 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Chillum | 1.6 mi | 36.5 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Spring | 1.8 mi | 34.0 minutes (±1.1) | Not measurably different |
| Adelphi | 2.2 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hyattsville | 2.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Four Corners | 3.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 3.2 mi | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Rainier | 3.3 mi | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Langley Park, MD (39.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Clarksburg | 34.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | White Oak | 34.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 15 | Garrett Park | 34.2 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 (tie) | Aspen Hill | 34.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 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) |
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 Takoma Park
How long is the average commute in Takoma Park?
Workers who live in Takoma Park, MD take an average of 34.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Takoma Park without a car?
14.7% of households in Takoma Park have no vehicle, and 13.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Takoma Park?
36.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Takoma Park worked from home, and 94.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Takoma Park city, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Takoma Park city, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Takoma Park city, Maryland
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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 last updated on .
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