How long is the commute from Hightstown Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Hightstown Borough, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
69.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
11.7% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.6 minutes (±4.5)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Hightstown Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Hightstown Borough | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 69.1% (±10.4 points) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±3.6 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.7% (±6.6 points) | 19.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Hightstown Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Mercer County (27.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hightstown Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Mercer County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Hightstown Borough ranks 12 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 516 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hightstown Borough
| Vehicles available | Hightstown Borough | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±4.9 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% (±7.8 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.5% (±9.5 points) | 35.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±11.3 points) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Hightstown Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Mercer County (11.2%).
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 Hightstown Borough
| Hightstown Borough | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.7% (±6.6 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% (±4.1 points) | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±5.0 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hightstown Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (91.4%).
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 Hightstown Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown Borough | — | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) | — |
| East Windsor Township | 0.8 mi | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Rivers | 1.8 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Monroe Manor | 2.8 mi | 35.2 minutes (±8.3) | Higher |
| Cranbury | 3.1 mi | 37.0 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Cranbury Township | 3.1 mi | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Stonebridge | 3.5 mi | 39.3 minutes (±8.1) | Higher |
| Clearbrook | 4.3 mi | 37.8 minutes (±12.3) | Higher |
| Roosevelt Borough | 4.4 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Monroe Manor, NJ (35.2 minutes), Cranbury, NJ (37.0 minutes), Cranbury Township, NJ (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Pennington Borough | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Trenton | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | East Windsor Township | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 24.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 | Princeton | 24.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Ewing Township | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Hightstown Borough | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 7 of 12 places in Mercer 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 Hightstown Borough
How long is the average commute in Hightstown Borough?
Workers who live in Hightstown Borough, NJ take an average of 23.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hightstown Borough without a car?
6.1% of households in Hightstown Borough have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hightstown Borough?
11.7% (±6.6 points) of workers who live in Hightstown Borough worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hightstown borough, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hightstown borough, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hightstown borough, Mercer 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 Hightstown borough, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:31620, in state:34 county:021).
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 last updated on .
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