How long is the commute from Fanwood Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Fanwood Borough, NJ take an average of 41.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.9% of workers drive alone to work.
10.2% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
26.1% work from home.
5.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.6 minutes (±9.2)
- Public transportation
- 10.2%
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Households without a car
- 5.6%
How people in Fanwood Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Fanwood Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.9% (±6.4 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.2% (±3.9 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.1% (±7.1 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Fanwood Borough, the average commute is higher than in Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Fanwood Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Union County (9.1%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Fanwood Borough ranks 1 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 13 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Fanwood Borough
| Vehicles available | Fanwood Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.7% (±6.2 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.9% (±8.4 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.8% (±10.1 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Fanwood Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (10.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Fanwood Borough
| Fanwood Borough | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.1% (±7.1 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±2.4 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±1.7 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Fanwood Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Fanwood Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanwood Borough | — | 41.6 minutes (±9.2) | — |
| Scotch Plains Township | 0.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield Town | 2.3 mi | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Plainfield | 2.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
| Watchung Borough | 2.7 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 3.0 mi | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 3.1 mi | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Plainfield Borough | 3.2 mi | 31.4 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Garwood Borough | 3.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plainfield, NJ (29.5 minutes), North Plainfield Borough, NJ (31.4 minutes), Garwood Borough, NJ (29.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanwood Borough | 41.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Berkeley Heights Township | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Westfield Town | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Mountainside Borough | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Cranford Township | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Scotch Plains Township | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Summit | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 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 Fanwood Borough
How long is the average commute in Fanwood Borough?
Workers who live in Fanwood Borough, NJ take an average of 41.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Fanwood Borough without a car?
5.6% of households in Fanwood Borough have no vehicle, and 10.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Fanwood Borough?
26.1% (±7.1 points) of workers who live in Fanwood Borough worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fanwood borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fanwood borough, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fanwood borough, 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 Fanwood borough, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:22860, 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.
Figures last updated on .
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