How long is the commute from Towson, MD?
Workers who live in Towson, MD take an average of 25.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.7% of workers drive alone to work.
2.0% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
9.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.1 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 2.0%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 9.0%
How people in Towson get to work
| Means of transportation | Towson | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.7% (±2.3 points) | 69.5% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.3% (±1.2 points) | 7.8% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.0% (±0.7 points) | 2.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.5 points) | 1.8% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±1.8 points) | 16.5% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Towson, the average commute is lower than in Baltimore County (28.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Towson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Baltimore County (2.5%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Baltimore County, Towson ranks 25 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 323 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Towson
| Vehicles available | Towson | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.5% (±2.6 points) | 37.0% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% (±2.3 points) | 36.2% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.3% (±1.5 points) | 18.9% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Towson, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Baltimore County (7.8%).
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 Towson
| Towson | Baltimore County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±1.8 points) | 16.5% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% (±1.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.3 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.4% (±1.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Towson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Baltimore County (91.4%).
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 Towson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson | — | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Lutherville | 2.1 mi | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 3.5 mi | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Parkville | 3.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Timonium | 3.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Mays Chapel | 4.0 mi | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Pikesville | 4.4 mi | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Carney | 5.1 mi | 29.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Overlea | 5.7 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Parkville, MD (27.2 minutes), Carney, MD (29.4 minutes), Overlea, MD (28.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Baltimore County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Kingsville | 27.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 20 (tie) | Edgemere | 27.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 (tie) | Parkville | 27.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 22 | Woodlawn (Baltimore County) | 26.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 23 | Timonium | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 24 | Dundalk | 25.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 25 | Towson | 25.1 minutes (±1.3) |
| 26 | Mays Chapel | 24.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 27 (tie) | Lutherville | 24.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 27 (tie) | Pikesville | 24.8 minutes (±1.5) |
| 29 | Catonsville | 24.6 minutes (±1.0) |
| 30 | Arbutus | 24.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 31 | Hampton | 24.1 minutes (±2.3) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Baltimore County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Towson 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 Towson
How long is the average commute in Towson?
Workers who live in Towson, MD take an average of 25.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Towson without a car?
9.0% of households in Towson have no vehicle, and 2.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Towson?
23.3% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Towson worked from home, and 92.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Towson 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 Towson CDP, Maryland (place:78425, 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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