How long is the commute from Lyons, NJ?
Workers who live in Lyons, NJ take an average of 33.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.1% of workers drive alone to work.
10.4% take public transportation.
0.4% of workers walk to work.
30.1% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.9 minutes (±8.0)
- Public transportation
- 10.4%
- Work from home
- 30.1%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Lyons get to work
| Means of transportation | Lyons | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.1% (±9.8 points) | 63.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 1.6% (±1.8 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 10.4% (±6.9 points) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.1% (±9.9 points) | 22.7% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Lyons, the average commute is not measurably different from Somerset County (31.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lyons, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Somerset County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Lyons ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 67 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lyons
| Vehicles available | Lyons | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 4.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.1% (±6.7 points) | 31.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.1% (±11.1 points) | 41.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 38.7% (±10.2 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Lyons, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Somerset County (4.0%).
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 Lyons
| Lyons | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.1% (±9.9 points) | 22.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±2.9 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.5% (±2.3 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Lyons, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Somerset County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lyons
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons | — | 33.9 minutes (±8.0) | — |
| Millington | 1.8 mi | 29.4 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Basking Ridge | 1.8 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Corner | 2.3 mi | 32.0 minutes (±8.7) | Not measurably different |
| Long Hill Township | 3.0 mi | 26.6 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stirling | 3.1 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township | 3.5 mi | 33.4 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Far Hills Borough | 3.9 mi | 32.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bernardsville Borough | 4.1 mi | 28.3 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | 55.7 minutes (±24.5) |
| 2 | Belle Mead | 37.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | The Hills | 36.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Somerset | 35.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Martinsville | 34.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Blackwells Mills | 33.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Lyons | 33.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 8 | Kingston | 33.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Bradley Gardens | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 (tie) | East Franklin | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Neshanic Station | 32.8 minutes (±4.5) |
| 12 | Middlebush | 32.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 13 | Six Mile Run | 32.2 minutes (±6.6) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lyons is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bernards 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 Lyons
How long is the average commute in Lyons?
Workers who live in Lyons, NJ take an average of 33.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lyons without a car?
0.0% of households in Lyons have no vehicle, and 10.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lyons?
30.1% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Lyons worked from home, and 98.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lyons 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 Lyons CDP, New Jersey (place:42180, 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 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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