How long is the commute from Brookdale, NJ?
Workers who live in Brookdale, NJ take an average of 35.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.5% of workers drive alone to work.
14.9% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.3 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 14.9%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Brookdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.5% (±5.7 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.0% (±3.7 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 14.9% (±3.8 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.1 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.4 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±6.0 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Brookdale, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (33.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookdale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Brookdale ranks 4 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 49 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookdale
| Vehicles available | Brookdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±2.9 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% (±7.1 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% (±6.0 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 17.7% (±4.0 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Brookdale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (21.0%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Brookdale
| Brookdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±6.0 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.9 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.4% (±2.3 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookdale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale | — | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Upper Montclair | 1.3 mi | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Nutley Township | 1.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Montclair Township | 1.7 mi | 35.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clifton | 2.2 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
| Montclair State University | 2.4 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.9) | Lower |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 2.4 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Great Notch | 3.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Belleville Township | 3.0 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nutley Township, NJ (30.9 minutes), Clifton, NJ (28.3 minutes), Montclair State University, NJ (21.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper Montclair, NJ (42.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Hills | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Upper Montclair | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Silver Lake (Essex County) | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Watsessing | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Ampere North | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) |
| 7 | Pleasantdale | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Brookdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bloomfield 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 Brookdale
How long is the average commute in Brookdale?
Workers who live in Brookdale, NJ take an average of 35.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookdale without a car?
5.9% of households in Brookdale have no vehicle, and 14.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookdale?
23.8% (±6.0 points) of workers who live in Brookdale worked from home, and 95.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookdale 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 Brookdale CDP, New Jersey (place:08110, 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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