How long is the commute from Wayne Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Wayne Township, NJ take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
67.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.4% take public transportation.
1.5% of workers walk to work.
20.7% work from home.
4.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 4.4%
- Work from home
- 20.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.0%
How people in Wayne Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Wayne Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 67.7% (±2.7 points) | 65.0% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.1% (±1.3 points) | 11.4% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.4% (±1.0 points) | 6.4% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.5% (±0.7 points) | 4.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±0.3 points) | 1.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.7% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Wayne Township, the average commute is higher than in Passaic County (26.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wayne Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Passaic County (6.4%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Passaic County, Wayne Township ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 356 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wayne Township
| Vehicles available | Wayne Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% (±0.9 points) | 13.9% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.6% (±2.9 points) | 36.5% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±3.0 points) | 32.7% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 28.2% (±2.8 points) | 16.9% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wayne Township, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Passaic County (13.9%).
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 Wayne Township
| Wayne Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.7% (±2.0 points) | 11.5% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±0.8 points) | 95.1% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.5% (±1.2 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wayne Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Passaic County (92.5%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wayne Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | — | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| Haledon Borough | 3.0 mi | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Totowa Borough | 3.2 mi | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) | Lower |
| Pequannock Township | 3.3 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| North Haledon Borough | 3.4 mi | 30.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Park Borough | 3.4 mi | 30.3 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Pompton Plains | 3.6 mi | 28.2 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Park Borough | 3.7 mi | 22.9 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Singac | 4.2 mi | 24.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Haledon Borough, NJ (25.0 minutes), Totowa Borough, NJ (25.3 minutes), Prospect Park Borough, NJ (22.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Passaic County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Milford Township | 39.8 minutes (±2.0) |
| 2 | Ringwood Borough | 32.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 3 | North Haledon Borough | 30.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 4 | Wanaque Borough | 30.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Pompton Lakes Borough | 29.5 minutes (±2.1) |
| 6 | Wayne Township | 28.7 minutes (±1.6) |
| 7 | Bloomingdale Borough | 28.6 minutes (±3.5) |
| 8 | Clifton | 28.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 9 | Little Falls Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Passaic | 25.3 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Totowa Borough | 25.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 12 | Haledon Borough | 25.0 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Passaic County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Wayne Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Packanack Lake, Pines Lake, Preakness, William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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 Wayne Township
How long is the average commute in Wayne Township?
Workers who live in Wayne Township, NJ take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wayne Township without a car?
4.0% of households in Wayne Township have no vehicle, and 4.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wayne Township?
20.7% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Wayne Township worked from home, and 95.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wayne township, Passaic 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 Wayne township, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:77840, in state:34 county:031).
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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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