How long is the commute from Watsessing, NJ?
Workers who live in Watsessing, NJ take an average of 33.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.7% of workers drive alone to work.
12.4% take public transportation.
2.8% of workers walk to work.
26.7% work from home.
12.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 33.6 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 12.4%
- Work from home
- 26.7%
- Households without a car
- 12.3%
How people in Watsessing get to work
| Means of transportation | Watsessing | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.7% (±6.5 points) | 52.7% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±5.3 points) | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 12.4% (±4.1 points) | 15.8% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.8% (±1.6 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.7% (±0.8 points) | 4.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.7% (±5.6 points) | 16.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Watsessing, the average commute is not measurably different from 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 Watsessing, 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, Watsessing ranks 5 of 7 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 73 of 257.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Watsessing
| Vehicles available | Watsessing | Essex County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.3% (±4.8 points) | 21.0% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.7% (±7.5 points) | 40.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 25.5% (±6.3 points) | 28.0% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±5.3 points) | 10.3% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Watsessing, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Essex County (21.0%).
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 Watsessing
| Watsessing | Essex County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.7% (±5.6 points) | 16.1% (±0.6 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% (±2.2 points) | 95.4% (±0.3 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.8% (±3.2 points) | 90.4% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Watsessing, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Essex County (90.4%).
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 Watsessing
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watsessing | — | 33.6 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Ampere North | 0.9 mi | 30.9 minutes (±10.3) | Not measurably different |
| Silver Lake (Essex County) | 1.0 mi | 38.7 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ridge Borough | 1.3 mi | 35.8 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| East Orange | 1.6 mi | 35.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Belleville Township | 2.1 mi | 32.4 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Orange | 2.2 mi | 32.0 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Montclair Township | 2.7 mi | 35.6 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| East Newark Borough | 3.1 mi | 34.1 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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) |
Watsessing is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Bloomfield 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 Watsessing
How long is the average commute in Watsessing?
Workers who live in Watsessing, NJ take an average of 33.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Watsessing without a car?
12.3% of households in Watsessing have no vehicle, and 12.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Watsessing?
26.7% (±5.6 points) of workers who live in Watsessing worked from home, and 93.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsessing CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsessing CDP, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watsessing 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 Watsessing CDP, New Jersey (place:77750, 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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