How long is the commute from University Park, MD?
Workers who live in University Park, MD take an average of 31.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.0% of workers drive alone to work.
9.3% take public transportation.
4.5% of workers walk to work.
41.1% work from home.
0.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.5 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 9.3%
- Work from home
- 41.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.6%
How people in University Park get to work
| Means of transportation | University Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 39.0% (±5.7 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.7 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.3% (±3.4 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.5% (±2.2 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±1.5 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 41.1% (±6.0 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In University Park, the average commute is lower than in Prince George's County (35.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In University Park, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, University Park ranks 69 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 189 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in University Park
| Vehicles available | University Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.6% (±1.1 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±11.1 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.8% (±9.5 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±8.9 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In University Park, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Prince George's County (9.2%).
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 University Park
| University Park | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 41.1% (±6.0 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.1 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 99.6% (±0.8 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In University Park, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Prince George's County (93.8%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near University Park
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | — | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Hyattsville | 0.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale Park | 1.0 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Edmonston | 1.6 mi | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| College Park | 1.8 mi | 26.2 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Chillum | 1.9 mi | 36.5 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| North Brentwood | 1.9 mi | 40.9 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Riverdale | 2.0 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brentwood | 2.0 mi | 34.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: College Park, MD (26.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chillum, MD (36.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Prince George's County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 62 (tie) | Lanham | 32.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 62 (tie) | South Laurel | 32.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 65 | Beltsville | 32.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 66 | Capitol Heights | 32.1 minutes (±4.2) |
| 67 | Berwyn Heights | 32.0 minutes (±2.9) |
| 68 | Mount Rainier | 31.8 minutes (±3.2) |
| 69 | University Park | 31.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 70 | Queensland | 31.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 71 | Edmonston | 31.3 minutes (±3.4) |
| 72 | Laurel | 30.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 73 | Konterra | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) |
| 74 | Cheverly | 30.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 75 | Brown Station | 29.9 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's 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 University Park
How long is the average commute in University Park?
Workers who live in University Park, MD take an average of 31.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in University Park without a car?
0.6% of households in University Park have no vehicle, and 9.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in University Park?
41.1% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in University Park worked from home, and 99.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park town, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park town, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park town, Maryland
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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 last updated on .
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