How long is the commute from Passaic, NJ?
Workers who live in Passaic, NJ take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.6% of workers drive alone to work.
11.9% take public transportation.
10.5% of workers walk to work.
9.0% work from home.
25.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.3 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 11.9%
- Work from home
- 9.0%
- Households without a car
- 25.7%
How people in Passaic get to work
| Means of transportation | Passaic | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.6% (±2.8 points) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.3% (±2.1 points) | 11.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.9% (±1.6 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.5% (±1.6 points) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.6% (±0.9 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.0% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Passaic, the average commute is lower than in Passaic County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Passaic, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Passaic County (6.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Passaic County, Passaic ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 476 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Passaic
| Vehicles available | Passaic | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 25.7% (±2.3 points) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% (±2.5 points) | 36.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.6% (±2.6 points) | 32.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.3% (±1.4 points) | 16.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Passaic, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Passaic County (13.9%).
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 Passaic
| Passaic | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.0% (±1.2 points) | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% (±1.0 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±1.1 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Passaic, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Passaic County (92.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Passaic
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | — | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Wallington Borough | 1.2 mi | 29.4 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Clifton | 1.7 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Garfield | 1.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Wood-Ridge Borough | 2.3 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.0) | Higher |
| Lodi Borough | 2.8 mi | 25.7 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | 2.8 mi | 30.4 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Rutherford Borough | 2.8 mi | 33.8 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Nutley Township | 2.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wallington Borough, NJ (29.4 minutes), Clifton, NJ (28.3 minutes), Garfield, NJ (28.0 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 | Wanaque Borough | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Pompton Lakes Borough | 29.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Wayne Township | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Bloomingdale Borough | 28.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Clifton | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Little Falls Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Passaic | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Totowa Borough | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Haledon Borough | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 13 | Hawthorne Borough | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) |
| 14 | Prospect Park Borough | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 15 | Woodland Park Borough | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) |
| 16 | Paterson | 22.6 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Passaic 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 Passaic
How long is the average commute in Passaic?
Workers who live in Passaic, NJ take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Passaic without a car?
25.7% of households in Passaic have no vehicle, and 11.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Passaic?
9.0% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Passaic worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Passaic city, Passaic 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 Passaic city, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:56550, in state:34 county:031).
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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