Hampstead, Maryland is a small town with a population around 6,000. Despite its size, this charming community offers a variety of public transportation options for those who live in the area. The Carroll County Transit provides bus service to some parts of Hampstead, with routes running from Monday to Saturday for residents to get to the major shopping and employment centers in nearby Westminster, as well as several other towns and cities. Those who require more specialized transportation can take advantage of Carroll County's Community Connect program which serves people with disabilities or those living within certain income categories. For those who prefer to use their own vehicle, Hampstead is located right off I-795, providing easy access to Baltimore and points beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Hampstead (zip 21074) takes 36.1 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Hampstead (zip 21074) get to work:
- 86.2% drive their own car alone
- 6.5% carpool with others
- 4.6% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit