How long is the commute from Hoboken, NJ?
Workers who live in Hoboken, NJ take an average of 36.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.3% of workers drive alone to work.
36.6% take public transportation.
7.5% of workers walk to work.
36.7% work from home.
33.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.8 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 36.6%
- Work from home
- 36.7%
- Households without a car
- 33.9%
How people in Hoboken get to work
| Means of transportation | Hoboken | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 16.3% (±1.7 points) | 32.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.3% (±0.6 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 36.6% (±2.5 points) | 31.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.5% (±1.5 points) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 36.7% (±2.7 points) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Hoboken, 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 Hoboken, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in 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, Hoboken ranks 3 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 61 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hoboken
| Vehicles available | Hoboken | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 33.9% (±2.5 points) | 33.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 56.7% (±2.8 points) | 46.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 7.8% (±1.6 points) | 15.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 1.5% (±0.6 points) | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Hoboken, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Hoboken
| Hoboken | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 36.7% (±2.7 points) | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.0% (±1.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Hoboken, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hudson County (91.5%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hoboken
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken | — | 36.8 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Union City | 1.5 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Weehawken Township | 1.7 mi | 36.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| West New York Town | 3.0 mi | 34.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Jersey City | 3.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 3.3 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| North Bergen Township | 3.3 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Guttenberg Town | 3.5 mi | 38.7 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Kearny Town | 5.0 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Union City, NJ (33.1 minutes), West New York Town, NJ (34.5 minutes), Secaucus Town, NJ (32.5 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) |
| 8 | Bayonne | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 (tie) | North Bergen Township | 33.1 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 9 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 Hoboken
How long is the average commute in Hoboken?
Workers who live in Hoboken, NJ take an average of 36.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hoboken without a car?
33.9% of households in Hoboken have no vehicle, and 36.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hoboken?
36.7% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Hoboken worked from home, and 96.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoboken city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoboken city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoboken city, 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 Hoboken city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:32250, 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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