How long is the commute from Kearny Town, NJ?
Workers who live in Kearny Town, NJ take an average of 33.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.8% of workers drive alone to work.
12.6% take public transportation.
6.1% of workers walk to work.
5.9% work from home.
14.6% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.0 minutes (±1.5)
- Public transportation
- 12.6%
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Households without a car
- 14.6%
How people in Kearny Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Kearny Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.8% (±3.5 points) | 32.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.0% (±1.5 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.6% (±2.7 points) | 31.3% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.1% (±1.9 points) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.9% (±1.3 points) | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Kearny Town, the average commute is lower 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 Kearny Town, the share commuting by public transportation is lower 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, Kearny Town ranks 11 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 162 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Kearny Town
| Vehicles available | Kearny Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.6% (±2.5 points) | 33.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.6% (±3.3 points) | 46.0% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±3.0 points) | 15.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.9% (±2.0 points) | 5.1% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Kearny Town, the share of households without a vehicle is lower 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 Kearny Town
| Kearny Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.9% (±1.3 points) | 20.6% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±0.9 points) | 95.6% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.0% (±2.0 points) | 91.5% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Kearny Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hudson County (91.5%).
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 Kearny Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearny Town | — | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) | — |
| Harrison Town | 1.7 mi | 40.7 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| East Newark Borough | 2.0 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Arlington Borough | 2.3 mi | 31.5 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Lyndhurst Township | 3.1 mi | 29.0 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Newark | 3.2 mi | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville Township | 3.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Secaucus Town | 3.6 mi | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 3.7 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lyndhurst Township, NJ (29.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 11 | Kearny Town | 33.0 minutes (±1.5) |
| 12 | Secaucus Town | 32.5 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 8 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 Kearny Town
How long is the average commute in Kearny Town?
Workers who live in Kearny Town, NJ take an average of 33.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Kearny Town without a car?
14.6% of households in Kearny Town have no vehicle, and 12.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Kearny Town?
5.9% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Kearny Town worked from home, and 92.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Kearny town, Hudson County, New Jersey
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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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