How long is the commute from Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ?
Workers who live in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ take an average of 15.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
16.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.9% take public transportation.
57.4% of workers walk to work.
19.5% work from home.
12.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.6 minutes (±3.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.9%
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Households without a car
- 12.5%
How people in Rutgers University-Busch Campus get to work
| Means of transportation | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 16.6% (±3.3 points) | 61.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.9% (±0.9 points) | 5.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 57.4% (±4.1 points) | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.9% (±1.8 points) | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 19.5% (±3.6 points) | 18.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Rutgers University-Busch Campus, the average commute is lower than in Middlesex County (31.2 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Rutgers University-Busch Campus, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Middlesex County (5.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Middlesex County, Rutgers University-Busch Campus ranks 31 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 254 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Vehicles available | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.5% (±17.3 points) | 8.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 59.4% (±35.6 points) | 34.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% (±34.6 points) | 37.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 0.0% (±61.7 points) | 19.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Rutgers University-Busch Campus, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Middlesex County (8.0%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | Middlesex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 19.5% (±3.6 points) | 18.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±61.7 points) | 96.5% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 46.9% (±39.0 points) | 94.3% (±0.4 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Rutgers University-Busch Campus, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Middlesex County (94.3%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Rutgers University-Busch Campus
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | — | 15.6 minutes (±3.7) | — |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | 1.2 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Franklin | 1.8 mi | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) | Higher |
| Somerset | 1.9 mi | 35.3 minutes (±3.3) | Higher |
| Highland Park Borough | 2.5 mi | 27.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| New Brunswick | 2.6 mi | 23.3 minutes (±1.0) | Higher |
| Voorhees | 2.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
| Middlebush | 3.8 mi | 32.6 minutes (±7.7) | Higher |
| South Bound Brook Borough | 3.9 mi | 25.5 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Franklin, NJ (32.8 minutes), Somerset, NJ (35.3 minutes), Highland Park Borough, NJ (27.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Middlesex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Fords | 30.7 minutes (±3.0) |
| 26 (tie) | Heathcote | 30.5 minutes (±4.1) |
| 26 (tie) | Woodbridge | 30.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 28 | Menlo Park Terrace | 28.1 minutes (±4.3) |
| 29 | Keasbey | 27.4 minutes (±7.2) |
| 30 | Plainsboro Center | 24.6 minutes (±6.1) |
| 31 | Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 15.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 32 | Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | 11.4 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 8 of 32 places in Middlesex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Rutgers University-Busch Campus is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Piscataway 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus
How long is the average commute in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
Workers who live in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ take an average of 15.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Rutgers University-Busch Campus without a car?
12.5% of households in Rutgers University-Busch Campus have no vehicle, and 0.9% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Rutgers University-Busch Campus?
19.5% (±3.6 points) of workers who live in Rutgers University-Busch Campus worked from home, and 46.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Busch Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Busch Campus CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rutgers University-Busch Campus 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 Rutgers University-Busch Campus CDP, New Jersey (place:65249, 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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