How long is the commute from Jersey City, NJ?
Workers who live in Jersey City, NJ take an average of 36.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.1% of workers drive alone to work.
36.1% take public transportation.
5.5% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
40.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.8 minutes (±0.7)
- Public transportation
- 36.1%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 40.3%
How people in Jersey City get to work
| Means of transportation | Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 26.1% (±1.2 points) | 32.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.2% (±0.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 36.1% (±1.3 points) | 31.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.5% (±0.7 points) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±1.2 points) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Jersey City, 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 Jersey City, 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, Jersey City ranks 4 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jersey City
| Vehicles available | Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 40.3% (±1.3 points) | 33.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% (±1.5 points) | 46.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.1% (±1.0 points) | 15.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.6% (±0.5 points) | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Jersey City, the share of households without a vehicle is higher 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 Jersey City
| Jersey City | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±1.2 points) | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% (±0.6 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±0.8 points) | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Jersey City, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Hudson County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jersey City
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | — | 36.8 minutes (±0.7) | — |
| Hoboken | 3.0 mi | 36.8 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Bayonne | 4.1 mi | 33.7 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Kearny Town | 4.2 mi | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | Lower |
| Union City | 4.2 mi | 33.1 minutes (±1.1) | Lower |
| Weehawken Township | 4.6 mi | 36.8 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 4.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Harrison Town | 5.1 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Newark | 5.7 mi | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bayonne, NJ (33.7 minutes), Kearny Town, NJ (33.0 minutes), Union City, NJ (33.1 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison Town, NJ (40.7 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) |
| 9 (tie) | Union City | 33.1 minutes (±1.1) |
Showing 10 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 Jersey City
How long is the average commute in Jersey City?
Workers who live in Jersey City, NJ take an average of 36.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jersey City without a car?
40.3% of households in Jersey City have no vehicle, and 36.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jersey City?
24.7% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Jersey City worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jersey City 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 Jersey City city, Hudson County, New Jersey (county subdivision:36000, 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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