How long is the commute from Lakewood Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Lakewood Township, NJ take an average of 24.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
63.5% of workers drive alone to work.
1.5% take public transportation.
3.9% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
8.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.3 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 1.5%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 8.8%
How people in Lakewood Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Lakewood Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 63.5% (±2.9 points) | 75.4% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.1% (±2.1 points) | 8.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.9% (±1.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.8% (±0.8 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±1.8 points) | 12.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Lakewood Township, the average commute is lower than in Ocean County (30.0 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lakewood Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Ocean County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Ocean County, Lakewood Township ranks 32 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 500 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lakewood Township
| Vehicles available | Lakewood Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% (±1.6 points) | 6.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.8% (±2.7 points) | 34.4% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% (±2.4 points) | 39.2% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.0% (±1.2 points) | 20.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lakewood Township, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Ocean County (6.0%).
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 Lakewood Township
| Lakewood Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±1.8 points) | 12.5% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% (±2.0 points) | 93.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 70.7% (±2.3 points) | 88.7% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lakewood Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Ocean County (88.7%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lakewood Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Township | — | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| Ramtown | 3.6 mi | 37.9 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Brick Township | 4.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Cedar Glen West | 5.3 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Toms River | 5.7 mi | 30.1 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Toms River Township | 6.0 mi | 30.2 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Pine Lake Park | 6.1 mi | 36.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Leisure Knoll | 6.3 mi | 33.3 minutes (±7.4) | Higher |
| Leisure Village West | 6.3 mi | 32.2 minutes (±6.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ramtown, NJ (37.9 minutes), Brick Township, NJ (28.2 minutes), Cedar Glen West, NJ (29.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Ocean County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Ocean Gate Borough | 27.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 27 | Barnegat Township | 27.8 minutes (±2.4) |
| 28 (tie) | Bay Head Borough | 27.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 28 (tie) | Ship Bottom Borough | 27.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 30 | Island Heights Borough | 26.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 31 | Eagleswood Township | 25.5 minutes (±2.9) |
| 32 | Lakewood Township | 24.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 33 | Pine Beach Borough | 23.3 minutes (±4.2) |
Showing 8 of 33 places in Ocean County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Lakewood Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Lakewood, Leisure Village, Leisure Village East.
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 Lakewood Township
How long is the average commute in Lakewood Township?
Workers who live in Lakewood Township, NJ take an average of 24.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lakewood Township without a car?
8.8% of households in Lakewood Township have no vehicle, and 1.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lakewood Township?
14.2% (±1.8 points) of workers who live in Lakewood Township worked from home, and 70.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood township, Ocean County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lakewood township, Ocean 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 Lakewood township, Ocean County, New Jersey (county subdivision:38550, in state:34 county:029).
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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