How long is the commute from Elizabeth, NJ?
Workers who live in Elizabeth, NJ take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.9% of workers drive alone to work.
11.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
6.3% work from home.
20.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 11.0%
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Households without a car
- 20.6%
How people in Elizabeth get to work
| Means of transportation | Elizabeth | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.9% (±2.2 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.1% (±1.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.0% (±1.2 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±0.6 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Elizabeth, the average commute is lower than in Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Elizabeth, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Elizabeth ranks 18 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 425 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Elizabeth
| Vehicles available | Elizabeth | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.6% (±1.8 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.1% (±2.4 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±2.0 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.1% (±1.5 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Elizabeth, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Union County (10.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Elizabeth
| Elizabeth | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.3% (±0.9 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% (±1.2 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.0% (±1.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Elizabeth, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Union County (93.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Elizabeth
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | — | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Kean University | 2.2 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Hillside Township | 2.8 mi | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Linden | 3.5 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Roselle Borough | 3.6 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Roselle Park Borough | 3.8 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Newark | 4.1 mi | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | Higher |
| Bayonne | 4.4 mi | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| Union Township (Union County) | 4.4 mi | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kean University, NJ (17.8 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hillside Township, NJ (29.7 minutes), Linden, NJ (31.5 minutes), Roselle Borough, NJ (33.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Union Township (Union County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Hillside Township | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 14 | Garwood Borough | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) |
| 15 | Plainfield | 29.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Clark Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Elizabeth | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Roselle Park Borough | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Kenilworth Borough | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 10 of 21 places in Union 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 Elizabeth
How long is the average commute in Elizabeth?
Workers who live in Elizabeth, NJ take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Elizabeth without a car?
20.6% of households in Elizabeth have no vehicle, and 11.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Elizabeth?
6.3% (±0.9 points) of workers who live in Elizabeth worked from home, and 89.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elizabeth city, Union 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 Elizabeth city, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:21000, in state:34 county:039).
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.
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