How long is the commute from Rumson Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Rumson Borough, NJ take an average of 45.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% of workers drive alone to work.
13.7% take public transportation.
5.2% of workers walk to work.
33.6% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 45.0 minutes (±7.0)
- Public transportation
- 13.7%
- Work from home
- 33.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Rumson Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Rumson Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 44.5% (±6.7 points) | 64.6% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 0.7% (±0.9 points) | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 13.7% (±3.3 points) | 5.2% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% (±2.7 points) | 1.7% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 33.6% (±6.2 points) | 18.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Rumson Borough, the average commute is higher than in Monmouth County (32.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rumson Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Monmouth County (5.2%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Monmouth County, Rumson Borough ranks 1 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 3 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rumson Borough
| Vehicles available | Rumson Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±1.3 points) | 6.4% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% (±5.0 points) | 30.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% (±6.7 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.2% (±7.0 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rumson Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Monmouth County (6.4%).
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 Rumson Borough
| Rumson Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 33.6% (±6.2 points) | 18.9% (±0.7 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.5 points) | 96.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 98.6% (±1.3 points) | 93.7% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rumson Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Monmouth County (93.7%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rumson Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumson Borough | — | 45.0 minutes (±7.0) | — |
| Sea Bright Borough | 1.6 mi | 38.4 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Fair Haven Borough | 1.8 mi | 44.1 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Monmouth Beach Borough | 2.1 mi | 32.1 minutes (±4.4) | Lower |
| Little Silver Borough | 2.3 mi | 35.8 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Highlands Borough | 3.0 mi | 35.4 minutes (±5.8) | Lower |
| Oceanport Borough | 3.3 mi | 33.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Navesink | 3.4 mi | 47.3 minutes (±10.2) | Not measurably different |
| Red Bank Borough | 3.4 mi | 32.6 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Monmouth Beach Borough, NJ (32.1 minutes), Highlands Borough, NJ (35.4 minutes), Oceanport Borough, NJ (33.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Monmouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rumson Borough | 45.0 minutes (±7.0) |
| 2 | Fair Haven Borough | 44.1 minutes (±8.2) |
| 3 | Manalapan Township | 43.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Atlantic Highlands Borough | 41.2 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Marlboro Township | 41.2 minutes (±2.2) |
| 6 | Interlaken Borough | 40.1 minutes (±5.5) |
| 7 | Sea Bright Borough | 38.4 minutes (±7.9) |
Showing 7 of 53 places in Monmouth 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 Rumson Borough
How long is the average commute in Rumson Borough?
Workers who live in Rumson Borough, NJ take an average of 45.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rumson Borough without a car?
1.5% of households in Rumson Borough have no vehicle, and 13.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rumson Borough?
33.6% (±6.2 points) of workers who live in Rumson Borough worked from home, and 98.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumson borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumson borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rumson borough, Monmouth 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 Rumson borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey (county subdivision:65130, in state:34 county:025).
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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