How long is the commute from Highland Lakes, NJ?
Workers who live in Highland Lakes, NJ take an average of 44.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.3% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
23.3% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 44.0 minutes (±5.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.3%
- Work from home
- 23.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Highland Lakes get to work
| Means of transportation | Highland Lakes | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±8.3 points) | 76.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.9 points) | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.3% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.3% (±7.9 points) | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Highland Lakes, the average commute is higher than in Sussex County (36.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Highland Lakes, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Highland Lakes ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Highland Lakes
| Vehicles available | Highland Lakes | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±2.5 points) | 3.3% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% (±7.9 points) | 26.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% (±9.1 points) | 41.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.3% (±8.9 points) | 28.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Highland Lakes, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sussex County (3.3%).
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 Highland Lakes
| Highland Lakes | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.3% (±7.9 points) | 14.9% (±1.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±1.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.5% (±5.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Highland Lakes, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (94.5%).
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 Highland Lakes
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Lakes | — | 44.0 minutes (±5.6) | — |
| Vernon Center | 2.5 mi | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Upper Greenwood Lake | 4.5 mi | 52.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Vernon Valley | 5.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| West Milford Township | 5.9 mi | 39.8 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Hardyston Township | 5.9 mi | 40.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Borough | 5.9 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Hewitt | 7.2 mi | 44.6 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Borough | 7.8 mi | 36.9 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamburg Borough, NJ (34.7 minutes), Franklin Borough, NJ (36.9 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ (52.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Lakes | 44.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 2 | Vernon Center | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) |
| 3 | Vernon Valley | 37.6 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Lake Mohawk | 34.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Crandon Lakes | 33.8 minutes (±7.8) |
| 6 | Byram Center | 30.6 minutes (±4.7) |
Highland Lakes is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Vernon 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 Highland Lakes
How long is the average commute in Highland Lakes?
Workers who live in Highland Lakes, NJ take an average of 44.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Highland Lakes without a car?
2.3% of households in Highland Lakes have no vehicle, and 1.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Highland Lakes?
23.3% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in Highland Lakes worked from home, and 91.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Lakes CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Lakes CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes CDP, New Jersey (place:31410, in state:34).
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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