Derwood 72 Excellent
Derwood Livability #137 ranked city in Maryland#5,600 ranked city in the USARanks better than 80% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Derwood

PROS
  • Commute

    A high commute score suggests convenient, easy access to public transportation, with shorter-than-average work commute times to work.

  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this area is notably high, making it a more expensive place to live. You'll find higher expenses for everyday goods and services, housing and groceries.

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      Derwood transportation information

      Statistic Derwood Maryland National
      Average one way commute36min32min26min
      Workers who drive to work60.6%73.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool11.8%9.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit16.4%8.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home11.2%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Derwood, MD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).