How long is the commute from Princeton, NJ?
Workers who live in Princeton, NJ take an average of 24.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.1% of workers drive alone to work.
7.7% take public transportation.
19.9% of workers walk to work.
32.7% work from home.
11.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.2 minutes (±2.2)
- Public transportation
- 7.7%
- Work from home
- 32.7%
- Households without a car
- 11.9%
How people in Princeton get to work
| Means of transportation | Princeton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 32.1% (±4.2 points) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±0.8 points) | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 7.7% (±1.8 points) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 19.9% (±2.7 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.5% (±1.7 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 19.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Princeton, the average commute is lower than in Mercer County (27.1 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 Princeton, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Mercer County (4.6%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, Princeton ranks 10 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 501 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Princeton
| Vehicles available | Princeton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.9% (±2.6 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±3.2 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±4.1 points) | 35.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±2.4 points) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Princeton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (11.2%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Princeton
| Princeton | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 32.7% (±4.1 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.4% (±0.5 points) | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.4% (±2.3 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Princeton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Mercer County (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Princeton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | — | 24.2 minutes (±2.2) | — |
| Kingston | 3.2 mi | 33.7 minutes (±10.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rocky Hill Borough | 3.3 mi | 22.6 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Princeton Junction | 3.4 mi | 27.9 minutes (±9.6) | Not measurably different |
| Plainsboro Center | 4.4 mi | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Township | 4.7 mi | 37.1 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Plainsboro Township | 4.7 mi | 32.5 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| West Windsor Township | 5.1 mi | 38.6 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 5.1 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montgomery Township, NJ (37.1 minutes), Plainsboro Township, NJ (32.5 minutes), West Windsor Township, NJ (38.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Hopewell Township (Mercer County) | 28.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | Pennington Borough | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) |
| 7 | Trenton | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) |
| 8 | East Windsor Township | 26.8 minutes (±1.7) |
| 9 | Hamilton Township (Mercer County) | 24.7 minutes (±0.8) |
| 10 | Princeton | 24.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Ewing Township | 24.1 minutes (±1.4) |
| 12 | Hightstown Borough | 23.6 minutes (±4.5) |
Showing 9 of 12 places in Mercer 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 Princeton
How long is the average commute in Princeton?
Workers who live in Princeton, NJ take an average of 24.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Princeton without a car?
11.9% of households in Princeton have no vehicle, and 7.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Princeton?
32.7% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Princeton worked from home, and 93.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Princeton, Mercer 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 Princeton, Mercer County, New Jersey (county subdivision:60900, in state:34 county:021).
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.
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