How long is the commute from The College of New Jersey, NJ?
Workers who live in The College of New Jersey, NJ take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.1% of workers drive alone to work.
2.8% take public transportation.
43.3% of workers walk to work.
13.5% work from home.
15.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±4.1)
- Public transportation
- 2.8%
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Households without a car
- 15.3%
How people in The College of New Jersey get to work
| Means of transportation | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 34.1% (±12.6 points) | 60.2% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 8.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 2.8% (±2.7 points) | 4.6% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 43.3% (±11.6 points) | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.4% (±3.6 points) | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 13.5% (±7.0 points) | 19.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In The College of New Jersey, the average commute is lower than in Mercer County (27.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In The College of New Jersey, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Mercer County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Mercer County, The College of New Jersey ranks 10 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 251 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in The College of New Jersey
| Vehicles available | The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.3% (±22.5 points) | 11.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% (±21.0 points) | 35.2% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 51.3% (±32.6 points) | 35.9% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 33.3% (±31.4 points) | 17.7% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In The College of New Jersey, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Mercer County (11.2%).
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 The College of New Jersey
| The College of New Jersey | Mercer County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 13.5% (±7.0 points) | 19.5% (±0.9 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±21.0 points) | 95.6% (±0.5 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 15.3% (±22.5 points) | 91.4% (±0.8 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In The College of New Jersey, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Mercer County (91.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near The College of New Jersey
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| The College of New Jersey | — | 16.5 minutes (±4.1) | — |
| Lawrenceville | 3.1 mi | 27.5 minutes (±4.9) | Higher |
| Trenton | 3.2 mi | 26.9 minutes (±1.4) | Higher |
| Lawrence Township (Mercer County) | 3.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±2.4) | Higher |
| Yardley | 3.8 mi | 27.0 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Pennington Borough | 3.9 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.1) | Higher |
| Morrisville | 4.2 mi | 26.5 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Lower Makefield Township | 4.8 mi | 28.4 minutes (±1.5) | Higher |
| Mercerville | 5.0 mi | 23.6 minutes (±1.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lawrenceville, NJ (27.5 minutes), Trenton, NJ (26.9 minutes), Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Mercer County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Princeton Junction | 27.9 minutes (±9.6) |
| 5 | Lawrenceville | 27.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 6 | Groveville | 27.4 minutes (±3.6) |
| 7 | Hamilton Square | 25.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 8 | White Horse | 23.9 minutes (±1.9) |
| 9 | Mercerville | 23.6 minutes (±1.7) |
| 10 | The College of New Jersey | 16.5 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 7 of 10 places in Mercer County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The College of New Jersey is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Ewing 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 The College of New Jersey
How long is the average commute in The College of New Jersey?
Workers who live in The College of New Jersey, NJ take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in The College of New Jersey without a car?
15.3% of households in The College of New Jersey have no vehicle, and 2.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in The College of New Jersey?
13.5% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in The College of New Jersey worked from home, and 15.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — The College of New Jersey 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 The College of New Jersey CDP, New Jersey (place:72580, 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 .