How long is the commute from Somerset, NJ?
Workers who live in Somerset, NJ take an average of 35.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.1% of workers drive alone to work.
6.6% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
20.4% work from home.
3.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 35.3 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 6.6%
- Work from home
- 20.4%
- Households without a car
- 3.7%
How people in Somerset get to work
| Means of transportation | Somerset | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.1% (±4.6 points) | 63.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.5% (±2.1 points) | 6.5% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.6% (±2.7 points) | 3.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±1.0 points) | 1.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.4% (±0.4 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.4% (±3.3 points) | 22.7% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Somerset, the average commute is higher than in Somerset County (31.4 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Somerset, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Somerset County (3.4%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Somerset ranks 4 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 50 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Somerset
| Vehicles available | Somerset | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% (±1.7 points) | 4.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.0% (±5.1 points) | 31.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.5% (±4.3 points) | 41.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.8% (±2.6 points) | 22.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Somerset, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Somerset County (4.0%).
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 Somerset
| Somerset | Somerset County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.4% (±3.3 points) | 22.7% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.0% (±0.7 points) | 97.7% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.8% (±1.0 points) | 95.8% (±0.5 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Somerset, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Somerset County (95.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Somerset
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | — | 35.3 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| East Franklin | 1.9 mi | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Voorhees | 1.9 mi | 30.8 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Rutgers University-Busch Campus | 1.9 mi | 15.6 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Middlebush | 1.9 mi | 32.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Center | 2.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Rutgers University-Livingston Campus | 3.0 mi | 11.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Six Mile Run | 3.2 mi | 32.2 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Piscataway Township | 3.3 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.8) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ (15.6 minutes), Franklin Center, NJ (27.9 minutes), Rutgers University-Livingston Campus, NJ (11.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | 55.7 minutes (±24.5) |
| 2 | Belle Mead | 37.7 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | The Hills | 36.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Somerset | 35.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Martinsville | 34.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 6 (tie) | Blackwells Mills | 33.9 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 (tie) | Lyons | 33.9 minutes (±8.0) |
| 8 | Kingston | 33.7 minutes (±10.0) |
| 9 | Bradley Gardens | 32.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 10 (tie) | East Franklin | 32.8 minutes (±5.6) |
Showing 10 of 24 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Somerset is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Franklin Township (Somerset County), 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 Somerset
How long is the average commute in Somerset?
Workers who live in Somerset, NJ take an average of 35.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Somerset without a car?
3.7% of households in Somerset have no vehicle, and 6.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Somerset?
20.4% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Somerset worked from home, and 97.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somerset 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 Somerset CDP, New Jersey (place:68370, 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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