How long is the commute from Elmer Borough, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in Elmer Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/data/developers/about/terms-of-service.html

Workers who live in Elmer Borough, NJ take an average of 26.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

86.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

1.6% of workers walk to work.

7.2% work from home.

3.3% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 26.2 minutes (±3.6)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.2%
Households without a car: 3.3%

How people in Elmer Borough get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Elmer Borough	Salem County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	86.1% (±5.9 points)	80.2%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	4.0% (±2.3 points)	6.7%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±6.9 points)	0.7%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	1.6% (±1.5 points)	1.4%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.1% (±1.2 points)	1.6%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.2% (±5.5 points)	9.5%	16.8%	15.1%

In Elmer Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Salem County (26.5 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 Elmer Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Salem County (0.7%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Salem County, Elmer Borough ranks 7 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 435 of 561.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Elmer Borough

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Elmer Borough	Salem County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	3.3% (±2.1 points)	9.6%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	28.6% (±7.1 points)	28.9%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.5% (±8.2 points)	36.9%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	27.6% (±7.1 points)	24.6%	18.3%	21.9%

In Elmer Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Salem County (9.6%).

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 Elmer Borough

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Elmer Borough	Salem County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	7.2% (±5.5 points)	9.5% (±1.1 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	98.8% (±1.5 points)	94.7% (±1.0 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	95.0% (±3.4 points)	89.9% (±1.5 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Elmer Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Salem County (89.9%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Elmer Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Elmer Borough
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Elmer Borough	—	26.2 minutes (±3.6)	—
Upper Pittsgrove Township	2.3 mi	24.4 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Olivet	3.7 mi	24.8 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Pittsgrove Township	4.2 mi	28.4 minutes (±2.1)	Not measurably different
Elk Township	5.0 mi	28.0 minutes (±3.4)	Not measurably different
Franklinville	5.7 mi	24.1 minutes (±2.8)	Not measurably different
Malaga	6.4 mi	33.1 minutes (±4.6)	Higher
Seabrook Farms	6.8 mi	33.6 minutes (±13.8)	Not measurably different
Upper Deerfield Township	7.1 mi	26.0 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Malaga, NJ (33.1 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Salem County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Elsinboro Township	32.6 minutes (±6.5)
2	Alloway Township	30.8 minutes (±3.4)
3	Quinton Township	30.1 minutes (±3.2)
4	Lower Alloways Creek Township	30.0 minutes (±2.9)
5	Salem	28.7 minutes (±4.3)
6	Pittsgrove Township	28.4 minutes (±2.1)
7 (tie)	Elmer Borough	26.2 minutes (±3.6)
7 (tie)	Oldmans Township	26.2 minutes (±2.6)
9 (tie)	Carneys Point Township	26.0 minutes (±4.0)
9 (tie)	Woodstown Borough	26.0 minutes (±3.7)
11	Pilesgrove Township	25.7 minutes (±2.6)
12 (tie)	Pennsville Township	24.4 minutes (±2.4)
12 (tie)	Upper Pittsgrove Township	24.4 minutes (±2.1)

Showing 13 of 15 places in Salem 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 Elmer Borough

How long is the average commute in Elmer Borough?

Workers who live in Elmer Borough, NJ take an average of 26.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Elmer Borough without a car?

3.3% of households in Elmer Borough have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Elmer Borough?

7.2% (±5.5 points) of workers who live in Elmer Borough worked from home, and 95.0% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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