How long is the commute from West Laurel, MD?
Workers who live in West Laurel, MD take an average of 36.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
1.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.6 minutes (±5.5)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 1.3%
How people in West Laurel get to work
| Means of transportation | West Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.6% (±7.1 points) | 60.0% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±6.7 points) | 9.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 7.4% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±1.9 points) | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±4.5 points) | 17.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In West Laurel, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 West Laurel, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Prince George's County (7.4%).
It is also lower than in Maryland (4.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Prince George's County, West Laurel ranks 31 of 80 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 76 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in West Laurel
| Vehicles available | West Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 9.2% (±4.0 points) | 37.1% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.3% (±9.0 points) | 31.1% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 36.2% (±8.4 points) | 22.7% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In West Laurel, 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 West Laurel
| West Laurel | Prince George's County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±4.5 points) | 17.9% (±0.5 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.8% (±1.3 points) | 97.5% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.0% (±2.2 points) | 93.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In West Laurel, 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 West Laurel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Laurel | — | 36.6 minutes (±5.5) | — |
| Scaggsville | 1.8 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Laurel | 2.2 mi | 30.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Burtonsville | 2.4 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Konterra | 2.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Laurel | 2.6 mi | 27.7 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Fulton | 2.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Fairland | 4.0 mi | 35.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Savage | 4.3 mi | 24.2 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Scaggsville, MD (29.6 minutes), North Laurel, MD (27.7 minutes), Fulton, MD (25.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 24 (tie) | Springdale | 37.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 26 (tie) | Hillcrest Heights | 37.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 (tie) | Marlow Heights | 37.2 minutes (±4.6) |
| 28 | Friendly | 37.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 29 | New Carrollton | 36.7 minutes (±3.4) |
| 30 (tie) | Bladensburg | 36.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 30 (tie) | West Laurel | 36.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 32 | Chillum | 36.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 33 | Suitland | 36.3 minutes (±2.4) |
| 34 (tie) | District Heights | 36.1 minutes (±4.5) |
| 34 (tie) | Melwood | 36.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 36 | Queen Anne (community) | 35.6 minutes (±8.3) |
| 37 | Cottage City | 35.2 minutes (±3.4) |
Showing 13 of 80 places in Prince George's County, ranked from highest to lowest.
West Laurel 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 West Laurel
How long is the average commute in West Laurel?
Workers who live in West Laurel, MD take an average of 36.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in West Laurel without a car?
1.3% of households in West Laurel have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in West Laurel?
15.0% (±4.5 points) of workers who live in West Laurel worked from home, and 98.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Laurel 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 West Laurel CDP, Maryland (place:83025, 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 last updated on .
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