How long is the commute from Avenel, NJ?
Workers who live in Avenel, NJ take an average of 31.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
7.3% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
4.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 31.6 minutes (±2.4)
- Public transportation
- 7.3%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.4%
How people in Avenel get to work
| Means of transportation | Avenel | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±4.3 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.3% (±2.4 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.4 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.6 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Avenel, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Avenel, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Avenel ranks 19 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 107 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Avenel
| Vehicles available | Avenel | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.4% (±2.6 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.9% (±7.0 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% (±6.5 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 12.7% (±3.2 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Avenel, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (8.0%).
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 Avenel
| Avenel | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.6 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.9% (±6.4 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.4% (±6.5 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Avenel, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Avenel
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenel | — | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | — |
| Rahway | 1.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Port Reading | 1.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Colonia | 2.1 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Carteret Borough | 2.3 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 2.3 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Iselin | 2.5 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Sewaren | 2.6 mi | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 3.3 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clark Township, NJ (28.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Iselin | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Dayton | 34.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Princeton Meadows | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Old Bridge | 33.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Colonia | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Port Reading | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 (tie) | Avenel | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 19 (tie) | Madison Park | 31.6 minutes (±5.1) |
| 21 | Rossmoor | 31.4 minutes (±8.8) |
| 22 | Kendall Park | 31.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 23 | Laurence Harbor | 31.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 24 | Concordia | 30.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 25 | Fords | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Avenel is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge Township, whose figures include it.
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 Avenel
How long is the average commute in Avenel?
Workers who live in Avenel, NJ take an average of 31.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Avenel without a car?
4.4% of households in Avenel have no vehicle, and 7.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Avenel?
9.8% (±2.6 points) of workers who live in Avenel worked from home, and 88.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avenel CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avenel CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Avenel CDP, 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 Avenel CDP, New Jersey (place:02350, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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