How long is the commute from Colonia, NJ?
Workers who live in Colonia, NJ take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.6% of workers drive alone to work.
3.7% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
15.0% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±2.0)
- Public transportation
- 3.7%
- Work from home
- 15.0%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Colonia get to work
| Means of transportation | Colonia | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.6% (±3.2 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.6% (±1.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.7% (±1.4 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.7 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.0% (±2.9 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Colonia, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Colonia, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Colonia ranks 17 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 81 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Colonia
| Vehicles available | Colonia | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% (±3.6 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±4.2 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.2% (±3.2 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Colonia, 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 Colonia
| Colonia | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.0% (±2.9 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% (±1.5 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.0% (±2.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Colonia, 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 higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Colonia
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia | — | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) | — |
| Iselin | 1.4 mi | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 2.0 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Rahway | 2.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Avenel | 2.1 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 2.6 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Woodbridge | 2.8 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield Township | 3.3 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Fords | 3.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clark Township, NJ (28.2 minutes), Menlo Park Terrace, NJ (28.1 minutes), Winfield Township, NJ (24.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Sewaren | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 12 | Monmouth Junction | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 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) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Colonia 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 Colonia
How long is the average commute in Colonia?
Workers who live in Colonia, NJ take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Colonia without a car?
3.1% of households in Colonia have no vehicle, and 3.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Colonia?
15.0% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Colonia worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonia CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonia CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Colonia CDP, New Jersey
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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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