How long is the commute from Harrison Town, NJ?
Workers who live in Harrison Town, NJ take an average of 40.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.3% of workers drive alone to work.
29.4% take public transportation.
6.5% of workers walk to work.
19.8% work from home.
28.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 40.7 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 29.4%
- Work from home
- 19.8%
- Households without a car
- 28.1%
How people in Harrison Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Harrison Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 31.3% (±5.6 points) | 32.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±2.4 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 29.4% (±4.6 points) | 31.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.5% (±3.0 points) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.8% (±1.9 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.8% (±3.9 points) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Harrison Town, the average commute is higher than in Hudson County (35.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Harrison Town, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hudson County (31.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hudson County, Harrison Town ranks 1 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 23 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Harrison Town
| Vehicles available | Harrison Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.1% (±4.8 points) | 33.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.8% (±4.7 points) | 46.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.0% (±3.3 points) | 15.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 4.1% (±1.9 points) | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Harrison Town, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hudson County (33.4%).
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 Harrison Town
| Harrison Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.8% (±3.9 points) | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% (±2.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% (±3.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Harrison Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hudson County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Harrison Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Town | — | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| East Newark Borough | 0.8 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) | Lower |
| Newark | 1.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Kearny Town | 1.7 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.0 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Ampere North | 3.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| North Arlington Borough | 3.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| East Orange | 3.4 mi | 35.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Belleville Township | 3.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: East Newark Borough, NJ (34.1 minutes), Newark, NJ (32.6 minutes), Kearny Town, NJ (33.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hudson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Town | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Guttenberg Town | 38.7 minutes (±3.3) |
| 3 (tie) | Hoboken | 36.8 minutes (±1.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Jersey City | 36.8 minutes (±0.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Weehawken Township | 36.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | West New York Town | 34.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | East Newark Borough | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Hudson 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 Harrison Town
How long is the average commute in Harrison Town?
Workers who live in Harrison Town, NJ take an average of 40.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Harrison Town without a car?
28.1% of households in Harrison Town have no vehicle, and 29.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Harrison Town?
19.8% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Harrison Town worked from home, and 92.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harrison town, Hudson 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 Harrison town, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:30210, in state:34 county:017).
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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