How long is the commute from Paterson, NJ?
Workers who live in Paterson, NJ take an average of 22.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.3% of workers drive alone to work.
7.4% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
5.2% work from home.
26.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.6 minutes (±0.8)
- Public transportation
- 7.4%
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Households without a car
- 26.1%
How people in Paterson get to work
| Means of transportation | Paterson | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.3% (±1.9 points) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.9% (±1.4 points) | 11.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.4% (±1.1 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±0.6 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Paterson, 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 Paterson, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Passaic County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Passaic County, Paterson ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 532 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paterson
| Vehicles available | Paterson | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 26.1% (±1.9 points) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.7% (±1.8 points) | 36.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.6% (±1.7 points) | 32.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.6% (±1.2 points) | 16.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Paterson, 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 Paterson
| Paterson | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.2% (±0.8 points) | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±1.1 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Paterson, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Passaic County (92.5%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paterson
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paterson | — | 22.6 minutes (±0.8) | — |
| Prospect Park Borough | 1.9 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Haledon Borough | 2.1 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 2.4 mi | 27.1 minutes (±1.9) | Higher |
| Woodland Park Borough | 2.4 mi | 22.8 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 2.8 mi | 31.3 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 2.8 mi | 16.2 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorne Borough | 2.9 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Totowa Borough | 3.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmwood Park Borough, NJ (27.1 minutes), Fair Lawn Borough, NJ (31.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 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 Paterson
How long is the average commute in Paterson?
Workers who live in Paterson, NJ take an average of 22.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paterson without a car?
26.1% of households in Paterson have no vehicle, and 7.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paterson?
5.2% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Paterson worked from home, and 89.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson 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 Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:57000, in state:34 county:031).
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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