How long is the commute from Demarest Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Demarest Borough, NJ take an average of 43.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.8% of workers drive alone to work.
6.7% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
25.8% work from home.
1.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 43.2 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 6.7%
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Households without a car
- 1.7%
How people in Demarest Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Demarest Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.8% (±8.7 points) | 59.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±5.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.7% (±3.1 points) | 10.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.1 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.7% (±5.5 points) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 25.8% (±8.0 points) | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Demarest Borough, the average commute is higher than in Bergen 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 Demarest Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Bergen County (10.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bergen County, Demarest Borough ranks 1 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 7 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Demarest Borough
| Vehicles available | Demarest Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% (±2.6 points) | 7.5% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.6% (±8.0 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.1% (±8.9 points) | 38.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±5.9 points) | 18.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Demarest Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Bergen County (7.5%).
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 Demarest Borough
| Demarest Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 25.8% (±8.0 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±3.1 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±2.4 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Demarest Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bergen County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Demarest Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demarest Borough | — | 43.2 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Cresskill Borough | 1.0 mi | 36.6 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Closter Borough | 1.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) | Lower |
| Dumont Borough | 2.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Alpine Borough | 2.2 mi | 31.7 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Haworth Borough | 2.3 mi | 34.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Tenafly Borough | 2.5 mi | 39.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood Borough | 2.6 mi | 30.9 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Harrington Park Borough | 2.9 mi | 35.6 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cresskill Borough, NJ (36.6 minutes), Closter Borough, NJ (33.1 minutes), Dumont Borough, NJ (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demarest Borough | 43.2 minutes (±5.4) |
| 2 | Tenafly Borough | 39.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | River Vale Township | 39.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 4 | Edgewater Borough | 38.1 minutes (±2.8) |
| 5 (tie) | Glen Rock Borough | 36.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 5 (tie) | Upper Saddle River Borough | 36.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 7 | Cresskill Borough | 36.6 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 7 of 69 places in Bergen 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 Demarest Borough
How long is the average commute in Demarest Borough?
Workers who live in Demarest Borough, NJ take an average of 43.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Demarest Borough without a car?
1.7% of households in Demarest Borough have no vehicle, and 6.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Demarest Borough?
25.8% (±8.0 points) of workers who live in Demarest Borough worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Demarest borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Demarest borough, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Demarest borough, Bergen 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 Demarest borough, Bergen County, New Jersey (county subdivision:17530, in state:34 county:003).
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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