How long is the commute from Gillette, NJ?
Workers who live in Gillette, NJ take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.8% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
30.5% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±7.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 30.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Gillette get to work
| Means of transportation | Gillette | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.8% (±16.1 points) | 66.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±4.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 3.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.5% (±16.7 points) | 21.8% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Gillette, the average commute is not measurably different from Morris County (29.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Gillette, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Morris County (3.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Morris County, Gillette ranks 24 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 225 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Gillette
| Vehicles available | Gillette | Morris County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±4.1 points) | 5.1% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.0% (±12.6 points) | 29.1% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 53.4% (±13.4 points) | 43.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±7.9 points) | 22.6% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Gillette, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Morris County (5.1%).
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 Gillette
| Gillette | Morris County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.5% (±16.7 points) | 21.8% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±4.1 points) | 97.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±4.1 points) | 95.2% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Gillette, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Morris County (95.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Gillette
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette | — | 23.3 minutes (±7.6) | — |
| Stirling | 2.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Chatham Township | 2.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Berkeley Heights Township | 2.2 mi | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| New Providence Borough | 2.6 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Green Village | 2.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Millington | 3.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Watchung Borough | 3.8 mi | 33.6 minutes (±4.0) | Higher |
| Harding Township | 3.8 mi | 32.4 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chatham Township, NJ (32.0 minutes), Berkeley Heights Township, NJ (36.8 minutes), New Providence Borough, NJ (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Morris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | White Meadow Lake | 26.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 19 | Mount Hope | 26.6 minutes (±8.1) |
| 20 | Pine Brook | 25.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 21 (tie) | Lake Hiawatha | 25.0 minutes (±2.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Whippany | 25.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 23 | Rainbow Lakes | 24.4 minutes (±4.9) |
| 24 | Gillette | 23.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 25 | Mount Tabor | 23.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 26 | Green Village | 22.9 minutes (±5.7) |
| 27 | Cedar Knolls | 20.8 minutes (±2.2) |
Showing 10 of 27 places in Morris County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Gillette is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Long Hill Township, 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 Gillette
How long is the average commute in Gillette?
Workers who live in Gillette, NJ take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Gillette without a car?
0.0% of households in Gillette have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Gillette?
30.5% (±16.7 points) of workers who live in Gillette worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillette CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillette CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gillette 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 Gillette CDP, New Jersey (place:26220, 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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