How long is the commute from Pleasantdale, NJ?
Workers who live in Pleasantdale, NJ take an average of 28.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.5% of workers drive alone to work.
9.4% take public transportation.
5.3% of workers walk to work.
39.0% work from home.
2.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.8 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 9.4%
- Work from home
- 39.0%
- Households without a car
- 2.1%
How people in Pleasantdale get to work
| Means of transportation | Pleasantdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 45.5% (±11.1 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.8% (±1.2 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.4% (±5.0 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.3% (±6.7 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 39.0% (±12.1 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Pleasantdale, 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 Pleasantdale, 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 higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Pleasantdale ranks 7 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 153 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Pleasantdale
| Vehicles available | Pleasantdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.1% (±3.2 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.7% (±9.7 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 59.3% (±12.2 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.9% (±9.0 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Pleasantdale, 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 Pleasantdale
| Pleasantdale | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 39.0% (±12.1 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±6.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±6.2 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Pleasantdale, 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 Pleasantdale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantdale | — | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Essex Fells Borough | 1.7 mi | 30.7 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Roseland Borough | 2.2 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Caldwell Borough | 2.4 mi | 29.5 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Verona Township | 2.6 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Livingston Township | 3.1 mi | 37.6 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| West Caldwell Township | 3.2 mi | 25.8 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Orange | 3.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Montclair Township | 3.6 mi | 35.6 minutes (±1.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Livingston Township, NJ (37.6 minutes), Montclair Township, NJ (35.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Hills | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Upper Montclair | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Silver Lake (Essex County) | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Watsessing | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Ampere North | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) |
| 7 | Pleasantdale | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Pleasantdale is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside West Orange 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 Pleasantdale
How long is the average commute in Pleasantdale?
Workers who live in Pleasantdale, NJ take an average of 28.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Pleasantdale without a car?
2.1% of households in Pleasantdale have no vehicle, and 9.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Pleasantdale?
39.0% (±12.1 points) of workers who live in Pleasantdale worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasantdale CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasantdale CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pleasantdale 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 Pleasantdale CDP, New Jersey (place:59385, in state:34).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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