How long is the commute from Forsgate, NJ?
Workers who live in Forsgate, NJ take an average of 39.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.4% of workers drive alone to work.
6.8% take public transportation.
1.1% of workers walk to work.
46.2% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.5 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 6.8%
- Work from home
- 46.2%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in Forsgate get to work
| Means of transportation | Forsgate | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 40.4% (±9.5 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% (±3.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±3.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 46.2% (±10.1 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Forsgate, the average commute is higher than in 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 Forsgate, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Forsgate ranks 5 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 27 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Forsgate
| Vehicles available | Forsgate | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±2.8 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.4% (±8.3 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.6% (±10.3 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±6.8 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Forsgate, 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 Forsgate
| Forsgate | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 46.2% (±10.1 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±6.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±6.1 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Forsgate, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Forsgate
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forsgate | — | 39.5 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Rossmoor | 1.0 mi | 31.4 minutes (±8.8) | Not measurably different |
| Jamesburg Borough | 1.5 mi | 22.4 minutes (±4.2) | Lower |
| Whittingham | 2.0 mi | 35.4 minutes (±11.7) | Not measurably different |
| Concordia | 2.6 mi | 30.8 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Clearbrook | 2.7 mi | 37.8 minutes (±12.3) | Not measurably different |
| Dayton | 2.9 mi | 34.3 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Helmetta Borough | 3.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Cranbury | 3.7 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jamesburg Borough, NJ (22.4 minutes), Concordia, NJ (30.8 minutes), Helmetta Borough, NJ (32.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Hopelawn | 45.9 minutes (±17.8) |
| 1 (tie) | Regency at Monroe | 45.9 minutes (±14.2) |
| 3 | Deans | 43.6 minutes (±9.8) |
| 4 | Brownville | 40.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 5 | Forsgate | 39.5 minutes (±5.6) |
| 6 | Stonebridge | 39.3 minutes (±8.1) |
| 7 | Clearbrook | 37.8 minutes (±12.3) |
| 8 | Cranbury | 37.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Whittingham | 35.4 minutes (±11.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Monroe Manor | 35.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Sewaren | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Forsgate is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Monroe Township (Middlesex County), 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 Forsgate
How long is the average commute in Forsgate?
Workers who live in Forsgate, NJ take an average of 39.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Forsgate without a car?
2.5% of households in Forsgate have no vehicle, and 6.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Forsgate?
46.2% (±10.1 points) of workers who live in Forsgate worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsgate CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsgate CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forsgate CDP, 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 Forsgate CDP, New Jersey (place:24285, in state:34).
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 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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