How long is the commute from Upper Montclair, NJ?
Workers who live in Upper Montclair, NJ take an average of 42.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.8% of workers drive alone to work.
17.3% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
43.2% work from home.
5.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 42.2 minutes (±3.2)
- Public transportation
- 17.3%
- Work from home
- 43.2%
- Households without a car
- 5.1%
How people in Upper Montclair get to work
| Means of transportation | Upper Montclair | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 34.8% (±3.9 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.0% (±1.3 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 17.3% (±3.4 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±1.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 43.2% (±4.3 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Upper Montclair, the average commute is higher than in Essex County (33.6 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Upper Montclair, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Essex County (15.8%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Essex County, Upper Montclair ranks 2 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 16 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Upper Montclair
| Vehicles available | Upper Montclair | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.1% (±2.8 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% (±5.5 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.1% (±4.6 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 16.6% (±4.8 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Upper Montclair, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (21.0%).
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 Upper Montclair
| Upper Montclair | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 43.2% (±4.3 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±2.4 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.9% (±2.6 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Upper Montclair, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (90.4%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Upper Montclair
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Montclair | — | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) | — |
| Brookdale | 1.3 mi | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Montclair State University | 1.6 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.9) | Lower |
| Cedar Grove Township | 1.8 mi | 34.2 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Great Notch | 2.0 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Verona Township | 2.3 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Bloomfield Township | 2.4 mi | 32.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Little Falls Township | 2.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Clifton | 2.5 mi | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brookdale, NJ (35.3 minutes), Montclair State University, NJ (21.2 minutes), Cedar Grove Township, NJ (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Essex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Short Hills | 42.6 minutes (±3.7) |
| 2 | Upper Montclair | 42.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Silver Lake (Essex County) | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) |
| 4 | Brookdale | 35.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Watsessing | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 6 | Ampere North | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) |
| 7 | Pleasantdale | 28.8 minutes (±5.2) |
Upper Montclair is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Montclair 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 Upper Montclair
How long is the average commute in Upper Montclair?
Workers who live in Upper Montclair, NJ take an average of 42.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Upper Montclair without a car?
5.1% of households in Upper Montclair have no vehicle, and 17.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Upper Montclair?
43.2% (±4.3 points) of workers who live in Upper Montclair worked from home, and 97.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Montclair CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Montclair CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Upper Montclair 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 Upper Montclair CDP, New Jersey (place:75020, in state:34).
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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