How long is the commute from Wildwood, NJ?
Workers who live in Wildwood, NJ take an average of 23.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.8% take public transportation.
11.6% of workers walk to work.
15.2% work from home.
16.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.1 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.8%
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.8%
How people in Wildwood get to work
| Means of transportation | Wildwood | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 57.1% (±7.5 points) | 72.8% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 11.1% (±5.2 points) | 8.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | 0.9% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.6% (±6.2 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±2.8 points) | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 15.2% (±7.0 points) | 12.1% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Wildwood, the average commute is not measurably different from Cape May County (22.0 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 Wildwood, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cape May County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Cape May County, Wildwood ranks 8 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 526 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wildwood
| Vehicles available | Wildwood | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.8% (±5.9 points) | 5.7% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.3% (±8.6 points) | 36.3% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% (±8.4 points) | 40.6% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 6.4% (±2.5 points) | 17.5% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Wildwood, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cape May County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (11.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wildwood
| Wildwood | Cape May County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 15.2% (±7.0 points) | 12.1% (±1.0 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±2.2 points) | 96.7% (±0.6 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.6% (±6.0 points) | 93.1% (±1.1 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Wildwood, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cape May County (93.1%).
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 Wildwood
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood | — | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| West Wildwood Borough | 0.9 mi | 17.6 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | 1.5 mi | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| North Wildwood | 1.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rio Grande | 3.9 mi | 15.0 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Erma | 4.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Harbor Borough | 4.6 mi | 32.2 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| Lower Township | 5.0 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Whitesboro | 5.1 mi | 22.8 minutes (±9.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Wildwood Borough, NJ (17.6 minutes), Rio Grande, NJ (15.0 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cape May County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sea Isle City | 29.5 minutes (±5.5) |
| 3 | Ocean City | 27.3 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Dennis Township | 26.0 minutes (±4.5) |
| 5 | Avalon Borough | 24.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Woodbine Borough | 24.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 7 | Upper Township | 24.0 minutes (±1.6) |
| 8 | Wildwood | 23.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 9 | North Wildwood | 21.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 | Middle Township | 20.0 minutes (±2.0) |
| 11 | Wildwood Crest Borough | 19.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 12 | Lower Township | 19.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 13 | Cape May | 18.0 minutes (±4.8) |
| 14 | West Wildwood Borough | 17.6 minutes (±3.5) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Cape May 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 Wildwood
How long is the average commute in Wildwood?
Workers who live in Wildwood, NJ take an average of 23.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wildwood without a car?
16.8% of households in Wildwood have no vehicle, and 1.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wildwood?
15.2% (±7.0 points) of workers who live in Wildwood worked from home, and 89.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wildwood city, Cape May 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 Wildwood city, Cape May County, New Jersey (county subdivision:81170, in state:34 county:009).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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