How long is the commute from Sussex Borough, NJ?
Workers who live in Sussex Borough, NJ take an average of 42.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
87.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
1.3% of workers walk to work.
6.4% work from home.
8.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.4 minutes (±6.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Households without a car
- 8.3%
How people in Sussex Borough get to work
| Means of transportation | Sussex Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 87.3% (±5.8 points) | 76.3% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.6% (±3.4 points) | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.8 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.3% (±2.0 points) | 0.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±3.7 points) | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.4% (±4.3 points) | 14.9% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Sussex Borough, the average commute is not measurably different from Sussex County (36.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sussex Borough, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Sussex Borough ranks 1 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sussex Borough
| Vehicles available | Sussex Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% (±5.7 points) | 3.3% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.5% (±9.3 points) | 26.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% (±8.0 points) | 41.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.8% (±4.6 points) | 28.4% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Sussex Borough, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Sussex County (3.3%).
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 Sussex Borough
| Sussex Borough | Sussex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.4% (±4.3 points) | 14.9% (±1.1 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.8% (±3.5 points) | 97.0% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±5.8 points) | 94.5% (±0.7 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sussex Borough, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Sussex County (94.5%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sussex Borough
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Borough | — | 42.4 minutes (±6.6) | — |
| Wantage Township | 3.3 mi | 36.2 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Hamburg Borough | 4.5 mi | 34.7 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Center | 5.6 mi | 40.4 minutes (±7.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 6.3 mi | 40.9 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Hardyston Township | 6.3 mi | 40.1 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Valley | 6.8 mi | 37.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Unionville | 6.8 mi | 33.3 minutes (±4.8) | Lower |
| Lafayette Township | 6.9 mi | 32.8 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Unionville, NY (33.3 minutes), Lafayette Township, NJ (32.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex Borough | 42.4 minutes (±6.6) |
| 2 | Montague Township | 41.0 minutes (±6.2) |
| 3 (tie) | Andover Borough | 40.9 minutes (±9.6) |
| 3 (tie) | Vernon Township | 40.9 minutes (±2.2) |
| 5 | Hardyston Township | 40.1 minutes (±3.3) |
| 6 | Stanhope Borough | 37.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Sparta Township | 37.5 minutes (±3.2) |
Showing 7 of 23 places in Sussex 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 Sussex Borough
How long is the average commute in Sussex Borough?
Workers who live in Sussex Borough, NJ take an average of 42.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sussex Borough without a car?
8.3% of households in Sussex Borough have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sussex Borough?
6.4% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Sussex Borough worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sussex borough, Sussex 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 Sussex borough, Sussex County, New Jersey (county subdivision:71670, in state:34 county:037).
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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