How long is the commute from Avalon Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Avalon Borough, NJ take an average of 24.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.5% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
4.9% of workers walk to work.
33.9% work from home.
0.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.8 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 33.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.9%
How people in Avalon Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Avalon Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 51.5% (±7.8 points) | 72.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.9% (±2.7 points) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.4 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.6% (±3.3 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.9% (±7.9 points) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Avalon Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Cape May County (22.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avalon Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Cape May County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cape May County, Avalon Borough ranks 5 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 484 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avalon Borough
| Vehicles available | Avalon Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% (±1.1 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% (±6.4 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.5% (±5.1 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±5.6 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Avalon Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cape May County (5.7%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Avalon Borough
| Avalon Borough | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.9% (±7.9 points) | 12.1% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% (±1.1 points) | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.0% (±2.9 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avalon Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cape May County (93.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avalon Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Borough | — | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 3.5 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cape May Court House | 4.5 mi | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Isle City | 4.9 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Middle Township | 5.4 mi | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 6.4 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| South Dennis | 6.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| West Wildwood Borough | 7.5 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Whitesboro | 7.6 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Wildwood Borough, NJ (17.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Harbor Borough | 32.2 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Sea Isle City | 29.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Ocean City | 27.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Dennis Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Avalon Borough | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Woodbine Borough | 24.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Upper Township | 24.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Wildwood | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | North Wildwood | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Middle Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Wildwood Crest Borough | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 11 of 16 places in Cape May 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 Avalon Borough
How long is the average commute in Avalon Borough?
Workers who live in Avalon Borough, NJ take an average of 24.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avalon Borough without a car?
0.9% of households in Avalon Borough have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avalon Borough?
33.9% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Avalon Borough worked from home, and 94.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey
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 Avalon borough, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:02320, in state:34 county:009).
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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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