How long is the commute from South Dennis, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in South Dennis, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in South Dennis, NJ take an average of 25.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

77.1% of workers drive alone to work.

0.3% take public transportation.

0.0% of workers walk to work.

9.5% work from home.

2.9% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.3 minutes (±3.8)
Public transportation: 0.3%
Work from home: 9.5%
Households without a car: 2.9%

How people in South Dennis get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	South Dennis	Cape May County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	77.1% (±10.7 points)	72.8%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	9.6% (±8.1 points)	8.2%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.3% (±0.6 points)	0.9%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	0.0% (±6.8 points)	3.0%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	3.5% (±5.3 points)	3.0%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.5% (±7.9 points)	12.1%	16.8%	15.1%

In South Dennis, the average commute is not measurably different from Cape May County (22.0 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 South Dennis, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cape May County (0.9%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Cape May County, South Dennis ranks 2 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 205 of 257.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in South Dennis

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	South Dennis	Cape May County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	2.9% (±4.7 points)	5.7%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	19.7% (±10.6 points)	36.3%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	54.2% (±13.0 points)	40.6%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	23.2% (±11.4 points)	17.5%	18.3%	21.9%

In South Dennis, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Cape May County (5.7%).

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 South Dennis

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	South Dennis	Cape May County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	9.5% (±7.9 points)	12.1% (±1.0 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	100.0% (±7.3 points)	96.7% (±0.6 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	96.6% (±3.1 points)	93.1% (±1.1 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In South Dennis, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Cape May County (93.1%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near South Dennis

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Dennis
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
South Dennis	—	25.3 minutes (±3.8)	—
Woodbine Borough	4.0 mi	24.5 minutes (±4.0)	Not measurably different
Seaville	5.4 mi	25.4 minutes (±5.3)	Not measurably different
Sea Isle City	5.6 mi	29.5 minutes (±5.5)	Not measurably different
Middle Township	5.6 mi	20.0 minutes (±2.0)	Lower
Cape May Court House	6.4 mi	20.3 minutes (±3.2)	Lower
Avalon Borough	6.8 mi	24.8 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different
Upper Township	7.4 mi	24.0 minutes (±1.6)	Not measurably different
Palermo	7.7 mi	23.9 minutes (±2.6)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Middle Township, NJ (20.0 minutes), Cape May Court House, NJ (20.3 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Cape May County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
1	Seaville	25.4 minutes (±5.3)
2	South Dennis	25.3 minutes (±3.8)
3	Palermo	23.9 minutes (±2.6)
4	Whitesboro	22.8 minutes (±9.5)
5	Marmora	22.6 minutes (±5.0)
6	Erma	22.1 minutes (±6.1)
7	Cape May Court House	20.3 minutes (±3.2)
8	North Cape May	20.2 minutes (±6.2)

Showing 8 of 11 places in Cape May County, ranked from highest to lowest.

South Dennis is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.

It lies inside Dennis 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 South Dennis

How long is the average commute in South Dennis?

Workers who live in South Dennis, NJ take an average of 25.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in South Dennis without a car?

2.9% of households in South Dennis have no vehicle, and 0.3% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in South Dennis?

9.5% (±7.9 points) of workers who live in South Dennis worked from home, and 96.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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