How long is the commute from Iselin, NJ?
Workers who live in Iselin, NJ take an average of 34.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
55.0% of workers drive alone to work.
12.4% take public transportation.
3.5% of workers walk to work.
20.8% work from home.
4.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.5 minutes (±3.4)
- Public transportation
- 12.4%
- Work from home
- 20.8%
- Households without a car
- 4.1%
How people in Iselin get to work
| Means of transportation | Iselin | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 55.0% (±6.9 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.9% (±2.3 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.4% (±5.5 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.5% (±2.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±1.9 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.8% (±4.0 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Iselin, the average commute is not measurably different from Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Iselin, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Iselin ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 59 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Iselin
| Vehicles available | Iselin | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% (±2.1 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±5.3 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±5.0 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.6% (±5.1 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Iselin, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Middlesex County (8.0%).
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 Iselin
| Iselin | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.8% (±4.0 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±2.0 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.6% (±2.3 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Iselin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Middlesex County (94.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Iselin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iselin | — | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) | — |
| Menlo Park Terrace | 1.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Colonia | 1.4 mi | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbridge | 2.0 mi | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Fords | 2.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Avenel | 2.5 mi | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Metuchen Borough | 3.1 mi | 38.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hopelawn | 3.1 mi | 45.9 minutes (±17.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rahway | 3.2 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Menlo Park Terrace, NJ (28.1 minutes), Woodbridge, NJ (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Clearbrook | 37.8 minutes (±12.3) |
| 8 | Cranbury | 37.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 9 | Whittingham | 35.4 minutes (±11.7) |
| 10 (tie) | Monroe Manor | 35.2 minutes (±8.3) |
| 10 (tie) | Sewaren | 35.2 minutes (±13.8) |
| 12 | Monmouth Junction | 35.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 13 | Iselin | 34.5 minutes (±3.4) |
| 14 | Dayton | 34.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 15 | Princeton Meadows | 33.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 16 | Old Bridge | 33.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 17 | Colonia | 33.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 18 | Port Reading | 32.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 (tie) | Avenel | 31.6 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Iselin is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Woodbridge 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 Iselin
How long is the average commute in Iselin?
Workers who live in Iselin, NJ take an average of 34.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Iselin without a car?
4.1% of households in Iselin have no vehicle, and 12.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Iselin?
20.8% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Iselin worked from home, and 95.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Iselin 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 Iselin CDP, New Jersey (place:34470, 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 last updated on .
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