How long is the commute from Belford, NJ?
Workers who live in Belford, NJ take an average of 40.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.6% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.6% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.6 minutes (±9.0)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 25.6%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Belford get to work
| Means of transportation | Belford | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.6% (±13.7 points) | 64.6% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±3.4 points) | 5.2% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±5.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.6% (±12.2 points) | 18.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Belford, the average commute is not measurably different from Monmouth County (32.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Belford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Monmouth County (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Monmouth County, Belford ranks 4 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 23 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Belford
| Vehicles available | Belford | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.1 points) | 6.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% (±15.8 points) | 30.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.6% (±13.5 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.2% (±10.3 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Belford, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Monmouth County (6.4%).
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 Belford
| Belford | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.6% (±12.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.1 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±7.1 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Belford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Monmouth County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Belford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belford | — | 40.6 minutes (±9.0) | — |
| Leonardo | 1.1 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Port Monmouth | 1.2 mi | 37.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Middletown | 2.2 mi | 27.2 minutes (±7.3) | Lower |
| Navesink | 2.6 mi | 47.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Atlantic Highlands Borough | 3.3 mi | 41.2 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview | 4.3 mi | 36.9 minutes (±6.2) | Not measurably different |
| Keansburg Borough | 4.4 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Hazlet Township | 4.7 mi | 32.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Middletown, NJ (27.2 minutes), Keansburg Borough, NJ (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navesink | 47.3 minutes (±10.2) |
| 2 | Yorketown | 43.5 minutes (±4.8) |
| 3 | Robertsville | 40.7 minutes (±4.3) |
| 4 | Belford | 40.6 minutes (±9.0) |
| 5 | Ramtown | 37.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Port Monmouth | 37.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 7 | Fairview | 36.9 minutes (±6.2) |
| 8 | Ocean Grove | 36.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 9 | Leonardo | 35.6 minutes (±4.9) |
| 10 | Lincroft | 35.4 minutes (±6.0) |
Showing 10 of 20 places in Monmouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Belford is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Middletown 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 Belford
How long is the average commute in Belford?
Workers who live in Belford, NJ take an average of 40.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Belford without a car?
0.0% of households in Belford have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Belford?
25.6% (±12.2 points) of workers who live in Belford worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belford CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belford CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Belford 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 Belford CDP, New Jersey (place:04600, in state:34).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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 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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