How long is the commute from Orange, NJ?
Workers who live in Orange, NJ take an average of 32.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.7% of workers drive alone to work.
18.5% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
28.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.0 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 18.5%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 28.3%
How people in Orange get to work
| Means of transportation | Orange | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.7% (±4.2 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.2% (±2.8 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 18.5% (±3.1 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.5 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 11.2% (±3.2 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±2.0 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Orange, 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 higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Orange, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Orange ranks 16 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 215 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Orange
| Vehicles available | Orange | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.3% (±4.9 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.6% (±4.9 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.4% (±2.6 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.7% (±1.5 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Orange, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Essex County (21.0%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Orange
| Orange | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±2.0 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% (±2.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.3% (±3.8 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Orange, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Essex County (90.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Orange
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange | — | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| East Orange | 1.3 mi | 35.4 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| South Orange Village | 1.9 mi | 38.6 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| West Orange Township | 2.0 mi | 34.4 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Watsessing | 2.2 mi | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Ampere North | 2.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 2.9 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 3.0 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Maplewood Township | 3.0 mi | 38.5 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Orange, NJ (35.4 minutes), South Orange Village, NJ (38.6 minutes), Maplewood Township, NJ (38.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cedar Grove Township | 34.2 minutes (±4.3) |
| 11 | Roseland Borough | 32.9 minutes (±5.0) |
| 12 | Newark | 32.6 minutes (±0.8) |
| 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 13 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 Orange
How long is the average commute in Orange?
Workers who live in Orange, NJ take an average of 32.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Orange without a car?
28.3% of households in Orange have no vehicle, and 18.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Orange?
6.9% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Orange worked from home, and 85.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — City of Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — City of Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — City of Orange township, Essex 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 City of Orange township, Essex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:13045, in state:34 county:013).
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 last updated on .
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