How long is the commute from Chatham Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Chatham Borough, NJ take an average of 39.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.7% of workers drive alone to work.
18.0% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
36.6% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.2 minutes (±3.1)
- Public transportation
- 18.0%
- Work from home
- 36.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Chatham Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Chatham Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.7% (±4.8 points) | 66.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±1.5 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 18.0% (±3.6 points) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.6% (±5.1 points) | 21.8% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Chatham Borough, the average commute is higher than in Morris County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Chatham Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Morris County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Morris County, Chatham Borough ranks 2 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 32 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Chatham Borough
| Vehicles available | Chatham Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.7 points) | 5.1% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% (±4.5 points) | 29.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.7% (±4.5 points) | 43.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.6% (±3.7 points) | 22.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Chatham Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in 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 Chatham Borough
| Chatham Borough | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.6% (±5.1 points) | 21.8% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.7% (±1.0 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.5% (±1.5 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Chatham Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Morris County (95.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Chatham Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Borough | — | 39.2 minutes (±3.1) | — |
| Summit | 2.0 mi | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Madison Borough | 2.1 mi | 27.6 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Florham Park Borough | 2.5 mi | 25.7 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Chatham Township | 3.0 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.3) | Lower |
| Short Hills | 3.0 mi | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| New Providence Borough | 3.1 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Millburn Township | 3.3 mi | 41.9 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Green Village | 3.4 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Summit, NJ (33.5 minutes), Madison Borough, NJ (27.6 minutes), Florham Park Borough, NJ (25.7 minutes).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mendham Township | 44.2 minutes (±10.3) |
| 2 | Chatham Borough | 39.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 3 | Jefferson Township | 37.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Mount Arlington Borough | 36.5 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Washington Township (Morris County) | 35.4 minutes (±3.1) |
| 6 | Mendham Borough | 34.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 7 (tie) | Kinnelon Borough | 34.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 7 (tie) | Mountain Lakes Borough | 34.3 minutes (±5.0) |
Showing 8 of 39 places in Morris 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 Chatham Borough
How long is the average commute in Chatham Borough?
Workers who live in Chatham Borough, NJ take an average of 39.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Chatham Borough without a car?
2.8% of households in Chatham Borough have no vehicle, and 18.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Chatham Borough?
36.6% (±5.1 points) of workers who live in Chatham Borough worked from home, and 97.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham borough, Morris County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chatham borough, Morris 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 Chatham borough, Morris County, New Jersey (county subdivision:12100, in state:34 county:027).
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 last updated on .
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