How long is the commute from Montclair State University, NJ?
Workers who live in Montclair State University, NJ take an average of 21.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
33.6% of workers walk to work.
13.8% work from home.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.2 minutes (±5.9)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 13.8%
How people in Montclair State University get to work
| Means of transportation | Montclair State University | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 34.8% (±7.6 points) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±4.3 points) | 11.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±6.1 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 33.6% (±7.6 points) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.2% (±3.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Montclair State University, the average commute is not measurably different from Passaic County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Montclair State University, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Passaic County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Passaic County, Montclair State University ranks 10 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 237 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Montclair State University
| Vehicles available | Montclair State University | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | — | 13.9% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | — | 36.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | — | 32.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | — | 16.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
Working from home and internet access in Montclair State University
| Montclair State University | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.8% (±5.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | — | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | — | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
Average commute in places near Montclair State University
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | — | 21.2 minutes (±5.9) | — |
| Great Notch | 0.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Upper Montclair | 1.6 mi | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| Woodland Park Borough | 1.7 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Grove Township | 1.7 mi | 34.2 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Clifton | 2.0 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Brookdale | 2.4 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Singac | 2.7 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Totowa Borough | 2.8 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Great Notch, NJ (27.9 minutes), Upper Montclair, NJ (42.2 minutes), Cedar Grove Township, NJ (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Passaic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Newfoundland | 31.7 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Preakness | 29.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Great Notch | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Packanack Lake | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Macopin | 25.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Singac | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Montclair State University | 21.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 16.2 minutes (±9.2) |
Showing 8 of 11 places in Passaic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Montclair State University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Little Falls 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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How long is the average commute in Montclair State University?
Workers who live in Montclair State University, NJ take an average of 21.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair State University CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair State University CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Montclair State University 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 Montclair State University CDP, New Jersey (place:47524, 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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