How long is the commute from Brookside, NJ?
Workers who live in Brookside, NJ take an average of 29.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
17.4% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.9 minutes (±7.4)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Brookside get to work
| Means of transportation | Brookside | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.0% (±12.3 points) | 66.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.9 points) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.4% (±11.5 points) | 21.8% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Brookside, the average commute is not measurably different from Morris County (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Brookside, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Morris County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Morris County, Brookside ranks 11 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 140 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Brookside
| Vehicles available | Brookside | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±7.9 points) | 5.1% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.9% (±13.0 points) | 29.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.7% (±12.9 points) | 43.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.4% (±14.3 points) | 22.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Brookside, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Morris County (5.1%).
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 Brookside
| Brookside | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.4% (±11.5 points) | 21.8% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±7.9 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±7.9 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Brookside, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Morris County (95.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Brookside
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | — | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) | — |
| Mendham Borough | 2.6 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph Township | 3.3 mi | 30.3 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Township | 3.7 mi | 29.2 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morristown Town | 4.5 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Bernardsville Borough | 4.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Harding Township | 5.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morris Plains Borough | 5.6 mi | 29.0 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Victory Gardens Borough | 5.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Towaco | 35.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 6 | Ledgewood | 33.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Lake Hopatcong | 31.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Flanders | 31.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Kenvil | 30.6 minutes (±9.9) |
| 10 | Budd Lake | 30.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 11 | Brookside | 29.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 12 | Succasunna | 29.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 13 | Millington | 29.4 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Troy Hills | 29.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 15 | Pompton Plains | 28.2 minutes (±2.7) |
| 16 | Parsippany | 27.5 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Stirling | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Brookside is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Mendham 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 Brookside
How long is the average commute in Brookside?
Workers who live in Brookside, NJ take an average of 29.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Brookside without a car?
0.0% of households in Brookside have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Brookside?
17.4% (±11.5 points) of workers who live in Brookside worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Brookside 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 Brookside CDP, New Jersey (place:08260, 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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