How long is the commute from Westfield Town, NJ?
Workers who live in Westfield Town, NJ take an average of 36.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.7% of workers drive alone to work.
11.8% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
34.3% work from home.
3.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 36.7 minutes (±2.1)
- Public transportation
- 11.8%
- Work from home
- 34.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.1%
How people in Westfield Town get to work
| Means of transportation | Westfield Town | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.7% (±4.1 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 2.1% (±0.9 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 11.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.5 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±0.6 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 34.3% (±4.0 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Westfield Town, the average commute is higher than in Union County (30.2 minutes).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (30.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westfield Town, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Westfield Town ranks 3 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 66 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westfield Town
| Vehicles available | Westfield Town | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% (±1.2 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±3.3 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.5% (±4.8 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.0% (±3.4 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Westfield Town, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Union County (10.2%).
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 Westfield Town
| Westfield Town | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 34.3% (±4.0 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±1.1 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.6% (±1.2 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westfield Town, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Union County (93.3%).
It is also higher than in New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westfield Town
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Town | — | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) | — |
| Garwood Borough | 1.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Cranford | 1.8 mi | 40.9 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Scotch Plains Township | 2.0 mi | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cranford Township | 2.1 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Mountainside Borough | 2.2 mi | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) | Not measurably different |
| Fanwood Borough | 2.3 mi | 41.6 minutes (±9.2) | Not measurably different |
| Clark Township | 2.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Winfield Township | 3.0 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Garwood Borough, NJ (29.6 minutes), Clark Township, NJ (28.2 minutes), Winfield Township, NJ (24.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fanwood Borough | 41.6 minutes (±9.2) |
| 2 | Berkeley Heights Township | 36.8 minutes (±3.4) |
| 3 | Westfield Town | 36.7 minutes (±2.1) |
| 4 | Mountainside Borough | 36.0 minutes (±5.5) |
| 5 | Cranford Township | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) |
| 6 | Scotch Plains Township | 33.7 minutes (±2.4) |
| 7 | Summit | 33.5 minutes (±2.7) |
| 8 | Roselle Borough | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) |
| 9 | Rahway | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 9 of 21 places in Union 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 Westfield Town
How long is the average commute in Westfield Town?
Workers who live in Westfield Town, NJ take an average of 36.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westfield Town without a car?
3.1% of households in Westfield Town have no vehicle, and 11.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westfield Town?
34.3% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Westfield Town worked from home, and 97.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westfield town, Union 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 Westfield town, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:79040, in state:34 county:039).
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 last updated on .
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