How long is the commute from West Caldwell Township, NJ?

Name: Commute and cars in West Caldwell Township, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in West Caldwell Township, NJ take an average of 25.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

78.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2.9% take public transportation.

0.5% of workers walk to work.

14.8% work from home.

6.6% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 25.8 minutes (±1.5)
Public transportation: 2.9%
Work from home: 14.8%
Households without a car: 6.6%

How people in West Caldwell Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	West Caldwell Township	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
Drove alone	78.3% (±4.5 points)	52.7%	62.2%	68.8%
Carpooled	3.2% (±1.6 points)	7.9%	7.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	2.9% (±1.1 points)	15.8%	8.1%	3.2%
Walked	0.5% (±0.5 points)	3.0%	2.6%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.2% (±0.3 points)	4.5%	2.6%	2.0%
Worked from home	14.8% (±3.7 points)	16.1%	16.8%	15.1%

In West Caldwell Township, the average commute is lower than in Essex County (33.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In West Caldwell Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Essex County (15.8%).

It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

In Essex County, West Caldwell Township ranks 21 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 456 of 561.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in West Caldwell Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	West Caldwell Township	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
No vehicle	6.6% (±2.8 points)	21.0%	11.1%	8.4%
1 vehicle	23.7% (±4.8 points)	40.7%	35.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	51.3% (±5.8 points)	28.0%	35.5%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	18.4% (±3.2 points)	10.3%	18.3%	21.9%

In West Caldwell Township, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in West Caldwell Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	West Caldwell Township	Essex County	New Jersey	United States
Workers working from home	14.8% (±3.7 points)	16.1% (±0.6 points)	16.8% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.9% (±1.2 points)	95.4% (±0.3 points)	95.9% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	93.6% (±3.2 points)	90.4% (±0.6 points)	92.8% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In West Caldwell Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from 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 West Caldwell Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Caldwell Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
West Caldwell Township	—	25.8 minutes (±1.5)	—
Caldwell Borough	1.1 mi	29.5 minutes (±3.6)	Not measurably different
Essex Fells Borough	1.6 mi	30.7 minutes (±2.9)	Higher
Roseland Borough	1.9 mi	32.9 minutes (±5.0)	Higher
North Caldwell Borough	2.2 mi	30.2 minutes (±4.3)	Not measurably different
Fairfield Township (Essex County)	2.5 mi	21.5 minutes (±1.6)	Lower
Verona Township	2.9 mi	32.4 minutes (±2.7)	Higher
Pine Brook	3.0 mi	25.8 minutes (±3.8)	Not measurably different
Pleasantdale	3.2 mi	28.8 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ (21.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Essex Fells Borough, NJ (30.7 minutes), Roseland Borough, NJ (32.9 minutes), Verona Township, NJ (32.4 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
13 (tie)	Verona Township	32.4 minutes (±2.7)
16	Orange	32.0 minutes (±1.9)
17	Nutley Township	30.9 minutes (±2.0)
18	Essex Fells Borough	30.7 minutes (±2.9)
19	North Caldwell Borough	30.2 minutes (±4.3)
20	Caldwell Borough	29.5 minutes (±3.6)
21	West Caldwell Township	25.8 minutes (±1.5)
22	Fairfield Township (Essex County)	21.5 minutes (±1.6)

Showing 8 of 22 places in Essex 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 West Caldwell Township

How long is the average commute in West Caldwell Township?

Workers who live in West Caldwell Township, NJ take an average of 25.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in West Caldwell Township without a car?

6.6% of households in West Caldwell Township have no vehicle, and 2.9% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in West Caldwell Township?

14.8% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in West Caldwell Township worked from home, and 93.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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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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