How long is the commute from Preakness, NJ?
Workers who live in Preakness, NJ take an average of 29.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
70.2% of workers drive alone to work.
5.1% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
16.9% work from home.
6.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.8 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 5.1%
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Households without a car
- 6.0%
How people in Preakness get to work
| Means of transportation | Preakness | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 70.2% (±4.5 points) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±3.3 points) | 11.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.1% (±2.5 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.9 points) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 16.9% (±2.9 points) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Preakness, the average commute is higher than in Passaic County (26.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Preakness, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Passaic County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Passaic County, Preakness ranks 5 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 142 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Preakness
| Vehicles available | Preakness | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% (±1.8 points) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% (±4.9 points) | 36.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±4.5 points) | 32.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.3% (±3.6 points) | 16.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Preakness, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Passaic County (13.9%).
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 Preakness
| Preakness | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 16.9% (±2.9 points) | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.2% (±1.9 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.9% (±2.2 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Preakness, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Preakness
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preakness | — | 29.8 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 1.5 mi | 16.2 minutes (±9.2) | Lower |
| Packanack Lake | 1.6 mi | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Haledon Borough | 1.9 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Totowa Borough | 2.4 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Prospect Park Borough | 2.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| North Haledon Borough | 2.7 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Paterson | 3.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
| Hawthorne Borough | 3.7 mi | 24.6 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ (16.2 minutes), Haledon Borough, NJ (25.0 minutes), Totowa Borough, NJ (25.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Greenwood Lake | 52.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 2 | Hewitt | 44.6 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Pines Lake | 32.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 4 | Newfoundland | 31.7 minutes (±10.7) |
| 5 | Preakness | 29.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Great Notch | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Packanack Lake | 27.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 8 | Macopin | 25.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | Singac | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 10 | Montclair State University | 21.2 minutes (±5.9) |
| 11 | William Paterson University of New Jersey | 16.2 minutes (±9.2) |
Preakness is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Wayne 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 Preakness
How long is the average commute in Preakness?
Workers who live in Preakness, NJ take an average of 29.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Preakness without a car?
6.0% of households in Preakness have no vehicle, and 5.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Preakness?
16.9% (±2.9 points) of workers who live in Preakness worked from home, and 92.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preakness CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preakness CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preakness 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 Preakness CDP, New Jersey (place:60810, 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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