How long is the commute from North Caldwell Borough, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in North Caldwell Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in North Caldwell Borough, NJ take an average of 30.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

57.4% of workers drive alone to work.

7.0% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

30.6% work from home.

1.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 30.2 minutes (±4.3)
Public transportation: 7.0%
Work from home: 30.6%
Households without a car: 1.0%

How people in North Caldwell Borough get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	North Caldwell Borough	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	57.4% (±9.3 points)	52.7%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.0% (±3.0 points)	7.9%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	7.0% (±4.2 points)	15.8%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±1.3 points)	3.0%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.0% (±1.3 points)	4.5%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	30.6% (±9.2 points)	16.1%	16.8%	15.1%

In North Caldwell Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Essex County (33.6 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 North Caldwell Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (15.8%).

It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Essex County, North Caldwell Borough ranks 19 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 291 of 561.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in North Caldwell Borough

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	North Caldwell Borough	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	1.0% (±1.5 points)	21.0%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	21.1% (±6.6 points)	40.7%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	61.2% (±8.1 points)	28.0%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	16.7% (±5.2 points)	10.3%	18.3%	21.9%

In North Caldwell Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (21.0%).

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 North Caldwell Borough

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	North Caldwell Borough	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	30.6% (±9.2 points)	16.1% (±0.6 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	100.0% (±2.0 points)	95.4% (±0.3 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	98.6% (±2.1 points)	90.4% (±0.6 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In North Caldwell Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (90.4%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near North Caldwell Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with North Caldwell Borough
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
North Caldwell Borough	—	30.2 minutes (±4.3)	—
Cedar Grove Township	1.6 mi	34.2 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Singac	1.7 mi	24.8 minutes (±5.1)	Not measurably different
Caldwell Borough	2.0 mi	29.5 minutes (±3.6)	Not measurably different
West Caldwell Township	2.2 mi	25.8 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Little Falls Township	2.4 mi	25.6 minutes (±2.2)	Not measurably different
Verona Township	2.4 mi	32.4 minutes (±2.7)	Not measurably different
Fairfield Township (Essex County)	2.6 mi	21.5 minutes (±1.6)	Lower
Essex Fells Borough	2.7 mi	30.7 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ (21.5 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Essex County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
13 (tie)	Belleville Township	32.4 minutes (±2.0)
13 (tie)	Bloomfield Township	32.4 minutes (±1.7)
13 (tie)	Verona Township	32.4 minutes (±2.7)
16	Orange	32.0 minutes (±1.9)
17	Nutley Township	30.9 minutes (±2.0)
18	Essex Fells Borough	30.7 minutes (±2.9)
19	North Caldwell Borough	30.2 minutes (±4.3)
20	Caldwell Borough	29.5 minutes (±3.6)
21	West Caldwell Township	25.8 minutes (±1.5)
22	Fairfield Township (Essex County)	21.5 minutes (±1.6)

Showing 10 of 22 places in Essex 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 North Caldwell Borough

How long is the average commute in North Caldwell Borough?

Workers who live in North Caldwell Borough, NJ take an average of 30.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in North Caldwell Borough without a car?

1.0% of households in North Caldwell Borough have no vehicle, and 7.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in North Caldwell Borough?

30.6% (±9.2 points) of workers who live in North Caldwell Borough worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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