How long is the commute from Newton Town, NJ?
Workers who live in Newton Town, NJ take an average of 25.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
1.2% of workers walk to work.
7.1% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.6 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Newton Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Newton Town | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.7% (±4.8 points) | 76.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.9% (±4.5 points) | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.2% (±1.4 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.8% (±1.0 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.1% (±2.5 points) | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Newton Town, the average commute is lower than in Sussex County (36.3 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 Newton Town, 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 lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Newton Town ranks 23 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 466 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Newton Town
| Vehicles available | Newton Town | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±4.2 points) | 3.3% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±6.1 points) | 26.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.2% (±5.5 points) | 41.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.3% (±4.6 points) | 28.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Newton Town, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sussex County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Newton Town
| Newton Town | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.1% (±2.5 points) | 14.9% (±1.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.0 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±4.2 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Newton Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Sussex County (94.5%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Newton Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Town | — | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Andover Township | 2.3 mi | 36.3 minutes (±3.6) | Higher |
| Hampton Township | 3.4 mi | 30.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Fredon Township | 3.8 mi | 36.8 minutes (±4.7) | Higher |
| Andover Borough | 4.6 mi | 40.9 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
| Lake Mohawk | 5.0 mi | 34.5 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Green Township | 5.9 mi | 30.4 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Stillwater Township | 6.2 mi | 35.8 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Lafayette Township | 6.5 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Andover Township, NJ (36.3 minutes), Hampton Township, NJ (30.6 minutes), Fredon Township, NJ (36.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Sandyston Township | 33.4 minutes (±5.7) |
| 18 | Lafayette Township | 32.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 19 | Frankford Township | 32.2 minutes (±3.8) |
| 20 | Hampton Township | 30.6 minutes (±2.8) |
| 21 | Green Township | 30.4 minutes (±5.4) |
| 22 | Branchville Borough | 25.8 minutes (±6.1) |
| 23 | Newton Town | 25.6 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 7 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 Newton Town
How long is the average commute in Newton Town?
Workers who live in Newton Town, NJ take an average of 25.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Newton Town without a car?
11.5% of households in Newton Town have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Newton Town?
7.1% (±2.5 points) of workers who live in Newton Town worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton town, 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 Newton town, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:51930, in state:34 county:037).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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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