How long is the commute from Palermo, NJ?
Workers who live in Palermo, NJ take an average of 23.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
89.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.5% work from home.
0.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.9 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Households without a car
- 0.4%
How people in Palermo get to work
| Means of transportation | Palermo | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 89.6% (±6.7 points) | 72.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±2.3 points) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.5% (±6.5 points) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Palermo, the average commute is not measurably different from Cape May County (22.0 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 Palermo, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cape May 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 Cape May County, Palermo ranks 3 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 221 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palermo
| Vehicles available | Palermo | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.4% (±0.9 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.5% (±10.5 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.1% (±10.2 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.0% (±6.9 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Palermo, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cape May County (5.7%).
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 Palermo
| Palermo | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.5% (±6.5 points) | 12.1% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±2.0 points) | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.3% (±2.3 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Palermo, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cape May County (93.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palermo
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | — | 23.9 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Marmora | 2.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Seaville | 2.4 mi | 25.4 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Beesleys Point | 4.1 mi | 18.2 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Corbin City | 4.8 mi | 32.8 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Ocean City | 5.2 mi | 27.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Sea Isle City | 5.8 mi | 29.5 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbine Borough | 6.6 mi | 24.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Somers Point | 7.2 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Beesleys Point, NJ (18.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Corbin City, NJ (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaville | 25.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 2 | South Dennis | 25.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Palermo | 23.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Whitesboro | 22.8 minutes (±9.5) |
| 5 | Marmora | 22.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Erma | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) |
| 7 | Cape May Court House | 20.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 8 | North Cape May | 20.2 minutes (±6.2) |
| 9 | Villas | 19.5 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 9 of 11 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Palermo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Upper 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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Questions about Palermo
How long is the average commute in Palermo?
Workers who live in Palermo, NJ take an average of 23.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palermo without a car?
0.4% of households in Palermo have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palermo?
8.5% (±6.5 points) of workers who live in Palermo worked from home, and 97.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palermo CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palermo CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palermo 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 Palermo CDP, New Jersey (place:55710, 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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Figures last updated on .
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