How long is the commute from Thurmont, MD?
Workers who live in Thurmont, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.6% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
15.3% work from home.
2.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.5 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.6%
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.7%
How people in Thurmont get to work
| Means of transportation | Thurmont | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±4.5 points) | 67.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±3.3 points) | 7.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.3% (±3.4 points) | 21.2% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Thurmont, the average commute is lower than in Frederick County (33.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thurmont, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Frederick County (1.1%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Frederick County, Thurmont ranks 24 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 266 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thurmont
| Vehicles available | Thurmont | Frederick County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% (±2.4 points) | 4.4% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% (±4.7 points) | 26.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±6.1 points) | 39.9% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.2% (±5.6 points) | 29.5% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Thurmont, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Frederick County (4.4%).
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 Thurmont
| Thurmont | Frederick County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.3% (±3.4 points) | 21.2% (±0.8 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±3.0 points) | 96.8% (±0.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±3.5 points) | 93.2% (±0.7 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Thurmont, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Frederick County (93.2%).
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 Thurmont
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurmont | — | 28.5 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Emmitsburg | 7.5 mi | 36.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Woodsboro | 7.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Highfield-Cascade | 7.9 mi | 36.2 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 8.6 mi | 37.8 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Carroll Valley | 9.1 mi | 38.8 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Pen Mar | 9.3 mi | 26.5 minutes (±6.5) | Not measurably different |
| Smithsburg | 9.5 mi | 35.5 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Walkersville | 10 mi | 35.7 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Emmitsburg, MD (36.9 minutes), Liberty Township (Adams County), PA (37.8 minutes), Carroll Valley, PA (38.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Frederick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | New Market | 32.2 minutes (±7.0) |
| 19 | Spring Ridge | 30.9 minutes (±3.4) |
| 20 | Frederick | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 21 | Myersville | 29.7 minutes (±3.5) |
| 22 | Jefferson | 29.4 minutes (±4.5) |
| 23 | Buckeystown | 28.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 24 | Thurmont | 28.5 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 7 of 24 places in Frederick 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 Thurmont
How long is the average commute in Thurmont?
Workers who live in Thurmont, MD take an average of 28.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thurmont without a car?
2.7% of households in Thurmont have no vehicle, and 0.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thurmont?
15.3% (±3.4 points) of workers who live in Thurmont worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thurmont 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 Thurmont town, Maryland (place:77825, 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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