How long is the commute from Teaneck Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Teaneck Township, NJ take an average of 34.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
48.8% of workers drive alone to work.
15.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
5.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 34.4 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 15.2%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 5.9%
How people in Teaneck Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Teaneck Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 48.8% (±3.6 points) | 59.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.6% (±2.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 15.2% (±2.5 points) | 10.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.0% (±1.1 points) | 2.3% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±3.3 points) | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Teaneck Township, the average commute is higher than in Bergen County (31.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Teaneck Township, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Bergen County (10.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Bergen County, Teaneck Township ranks 17 of 69 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 111 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Teaneck Township
| Vehicles available | Teaneck Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% (±1.6 points) | 7.5% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% (±3.4 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.0% (±3.8 points) | 38.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.5% (±2.6 points) | 18.2% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Teaneck Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Bergen County (7.5%).
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 Teaneck Township
| Teaneck Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±3.3 points) | 18.5% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.5% (±0.6 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.8% (±0.3 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Teaneck Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Bergen County (94.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Teaneck Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck Township | — | 34.4 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Bogota Borough | 1.5 mi | 32.4 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Hackensack | 1.8 mi | 28.9 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Englewood | 2.0 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Leonia Borough | 2.2 mi | 30.5 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Bergenfield Borough | 2.3 mi | 32.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgefield Park Village | 2.5 mi | 27.3 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| South Hackensack Township | 2.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Maywood Borough | 2.9 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hackensack, NJ (28.9 minutes), Englewood, NJ (30.9 minutes), Leonia Borough, NJ (30.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Bergen County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Harrington Park Borough | 35.6 minutes (±4.7) |
| 12 | Cliffside Park Borough | 35.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | River Edge Borough | 35.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 14 | Fort Lee Borough | 35.0 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Haworth Borough | 34.8 minutes (±3.7) |
| 16 | Ridgewood Village | 34.6 minutes (±2.4) |
| 17 | Teaneck Township | 34.4 minutes (±2.1) |
| 18 | Rockleigh Borough | 34.1 minutes (±9.2) |
| 19 (tie) | Ho-Ho-Kus Borough | 33.8 minutes (±4.7) |
| 19 (tie) | Rutherford Borough | 33.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 21 | Old Tappan Borough | 33.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 22 | Woodcliff Lake Borough | 33.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 23 | Closter Borough | 33.1 minutes (±3.1) |
Showing 13 of 69 places in Bergen 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 Teaneck Township
How long is the average commute in Teaneck Township?
Workers who live in Teaneck Township, NJ take an average of 34.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Teaneck Township without a car?
5.9% of households in Teaneck Township have no vehicle, and 15.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Teaneck Township?
21.3% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Teaneck Township worked from home, and 97.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Teaneck township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Teaneck township, Bergen County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Teaneck township, Bergen County, New Jersey
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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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