How long is the commute from Montague Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Montague Township, NJ take an average of 41.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.8% of workers drive alone to work.
2.5% take public transportation.
0.2% of workers walk to work.
2.3% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 41.0 minutes (±6.2)
- Public transportation
- 2.5%
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Montague Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Montague Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.8% (±8.3 points) | 76.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±6.8 points) | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.5% (±4.2 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.2% (±0.7 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Montague Township, the average commute is not measurably different from Sussex County (36.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montague Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Montague Township ranks 2 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 18 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montague Township
| Vehicles available | Montague Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | 3.3% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±9.4 points) | 26.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±8.7 points) | 41.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 34.1% (±8.2 points) | 28.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Montague Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Sussex County (3.3%).
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 Montague Township
| Montague Township | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.3% (±2.3 points) | 14.9% (±1.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.5% (±0.8 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±2.9 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Montague Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (94.5%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Montague Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Township | — | 41.0 minutes (±6.2) | — |
| Milford | 4.7 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Wantage Township | 5.4 mi | 36.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Matamoras | 6.1 mi | 29.9 minutes (±9.0) | Lower |
| Sandyston Township | 6.3 mi | 33.4 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Port Jervis | 7.0 mi | 25.2 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Westfall Township | 7.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
| Milford Township (Pike County) | 7.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±4.1) | Lower |
| Frankford Township | 8.1 mi | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Milford, PA (19.9 minutes), Matamoras, PA (29.9 minutes), Port Jervis, NY (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex Borough | 42.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | Montague Township | 41.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Andover Borough | 40.9 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Vernon Township | 40.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Hardyston Township | 40.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Stanhope Borough | 37.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Sparta Township | 37.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 (tie) | Franklin Borough | 36.9 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 8 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Montague Township
How long is the average commute in Montague Township?
Workers who live in Montague Township, NJ take an average of 41.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Montague Township without a car?
0.0% of households in Montague Township have no vehicle, and 2.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Montague Township?
2.3% (±2.3 points) of workers who live in Montague Township worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague township, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montague township, Sussex 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 Montague township, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:47430, in state:34 county:037).
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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