How long is the commute from Summit, NJ?
Workers who live in Summit, NJ take an average of 33.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.0% of workers drive alone to work.
17.6% take public transportation.
6.0% of workers walk to work.
23.8% work from home.
5.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.5 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 17.6%
- Work from home
- 23.8%
- Households without a car
- 5.8%
How people in Summit get to work
| Means of transportation | Summit | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 46.0% (±3.8 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.3% (±1.5 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 17.6% (±2.8 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 6.0% (±2.8 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.3% (±1.7 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 23.8% (±2.8 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Summit, the average commute is higher than in Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Summit, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Summit ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 145 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Summit
| Vehicles available | Summit | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% (±2.6 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% (±5.0 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.3% (±5.0 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.3% (±5.1 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Summit, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (10.2%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (11.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Summit
| Summit | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 23.8% (±2.8 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.8 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±2.2 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Summit, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Summit
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit | — | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Springfield Township (Union County) | 2.0 mi | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Chatham Borough | 2.0 mi | 39.2 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.4 mi | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| New Providence Borough | 2.5 mi | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Short Hills | 2.5 mi | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Springfield | 2.8 mi | 22.5 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Millburn Township | 2.9 mi | 41.9 minutes (±2.5) | Higher |
| Chatham Township | 3.8 mi | 32.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield Township (Union County), NJ (28.0 minutes), Springfield, NJ (22.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chatham Borough, NJ (39.2 minutes), Short Hills, NJ (42.6 minutes), Millburn Township, NJ (41.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanwood Borough | 41.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Berkeley Heights Township | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Westfield Town | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Mountainside Borough | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Cranford Township | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Scotch Plains Township | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Summit | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Roselle Borough | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Rahway | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
| 10 | New Providence Borough | 31.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 11 | Linden | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 12 | Union Township (Union County) | 30.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Hillside Township | 29.7 minutes (±2.1) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Union 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 Summit
How long is the average commute in Summit?
Workers who live in Summit, NJ take an average of 33.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Summit without a car?
5.8% of households in Summit have no vehicle, and 17.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Summit?
23.8% (±2.8 points) of workers who live in Summit worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Summit city, Union 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 Summit city, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:71430, in state:34 county:039).
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.
Figures last updated on .
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