How long is the commute from Wheaton, MD?
Workers who live in Wheaton, MD take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% of workers drive alone to work.
10.9% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
20.3% work from home.
12.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±1.1)
- Public transportation
- 10.9%
- Work from home
- 20.3%
- Households without a car
- 12.1%
How people in Wheaton get to work
| Means of transportation | Wheaton | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.0% (±2.8 points) | 52.8% | 64.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±1.8 points) | 7.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.9% (±2.2 points) | 7.5% | 4.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.4 points) | 1.7% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.3% (±2.4 points) | 28.3% | 19.3% | 15.1% |
In Wheaton, the average commute is not measurably different from Montgomery County (31.9 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (31.1 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wheaton, 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, Wheaton ranks 33 of 58 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 186 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wheaton
| Vehicles available | Wheaton | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.1% (±2.3 points) | 8.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.2% (±3.1 points) | 35.6% | 33.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% (±3.2 points) | 37.5% | 35.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.9% (±3.2 points) | 18.4% | 21.9% | 21.9% |
In Wheaton, 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 Wheaton
| Wheaton | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.3% (±2.4 points) | 28.3% (±0.6 points) | 19.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.1 points) | 98.2% (±0.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.9% (±1.1 points) | 95.7% (±0.3 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wheaton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Montgomery County (95.7%).
It is also higher than in Maryland (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wheaton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | — | 31.6 minutes (±1.1) | — |
| North Kensington | 1.0 mi | 29.8 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Glenmont | 1.6 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Kensington | 1.8 mi | 28.8 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Kemp Mill | 2.0 mi | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Garrett Park | 2.1 mi | 34.2 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Glen | 2.2 mi | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Kensington | 2.3 mi | 28.8 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Chevy Chase View | 2.4 mi | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Kensington, MD (28.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Forest Glen | 32.4 minutes (±4.0) |
| 28 | Chevy Chase View | 32.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 29 | Brookeville | 32.2 minutes (±5.2) |
| 30 | Flower Hill | 32.1 minutes (±2.2) |
| 31 | Olney | 31.8 minutes (±1.4) |
| 32 | Burnt Mills | 31.7 minutes (±4.0) |
| 33 | Wheaton | 31.6 minutes (±1.1) |
| 34 | North Potomac | 31.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 35 | Cabin John | 31.4 minutes (±4.7) |
| 36 (tie) | Calverton | 31.2 minutes (±2.1) |
| 36 (tie) | Kemp Mill | 31.2 minutes (±1.7) |
| 38 (tie) | Friendship Heights Village | 30.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 38 (tie) | Germantown | 30.8 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 13 of 58 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Wheaton 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 Wheaton
How long is the average commute in Wheaton?
Workers who live in Wheaton, MD take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wheaton without a car?
12.1% of households in Wheaton have no vehicle, and 10.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wheaton?
20.3% (±2.4 points) of workers who live in Wheaton worked from home, and 95.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton CDP, Maryland
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton CDP, Maryland
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton CDP, 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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