How long is the commute from Winfield Township, NJ?
Workers who live in Winfield Township, NJ take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.5% of workers drive alone to work.
3.6% take public transportation.
4.4% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
10.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 3.6%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 10.7%
How people in Winfield Township get to work
| Means of transportation | Winfield Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.5% (±6.6 points) | 60.9% | 62.2% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.4% (±3.1 points) | 8.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 3.6% (±2.3 points) | 9.1% | 8.1% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.4% (±4.2 points) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.4% (±2.1 points) | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±3.7 points) | 14.2% | 16.8% | 15.1% |
In Winfield Township, the average commute is lower than in Union County (30.2 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 Winfield Township, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Union County (9.1%).
It is also lower than in New Jersey (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Union County, Winfield Township ranks 21 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 493 of 561.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Winfield Township
| Vehicles available | Winfield Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% (±3.8 points) | 10.2% | 11.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 46.3% (±7.6 points) | 35.7% | 35.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.4% (±7.6 points) | 36.3% | 35.5% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.6% (±4.3 points) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Winfield Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Union County (10.2%).
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 Winfield Township
| Winfield Township | Union County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±3.7 points) | 14.2% (±0.5 points) | 16.8% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% (±2.5 points) | 95.8% (±0.4 points) | 95.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±2.8 points) | 93.3% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Winfield Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Union County (93.3%).
It is not measurably different from New Jersey (92.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Winfield Township
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Township | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Cranford Township | 1.6 mi | 34.5 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Cranford | 1.7 mi | 40.9 minutes (±5.7) | Higher |
| Clark Township | 1.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Roselle Borough | 2.0 mi | 33.1 minutes (±2.1) | Higher |
| Rahway | 2.0 mi | 31.9 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Garwood Borough | 2.1 mi | 29.6 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Roselle Park Borough | 2.4 mi | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Linden | 2.9 mi | 31.5 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cranford Township, NJ (34.5 minutes), Cranford, NJ (40.9 minutes), Clark Township, NJ (28.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Plainfield | 29.5 minutes (±1.2) |
| 16 | Clark Township | 28.2 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Springfield Township (Union County) | 28.0 minutes (±2.8) |
| 18 | Elizabeth | 26.7 minutes (±0.9) |
| 19 | Roselle Park Borough | 25.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 20 | Kenilworth Borough | 24.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 21 | Winfield Township | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
Showing 7 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Winfield Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Winfield Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Winfield Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Winfield Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Winfield Township
How long is the average commute in Winfield Township?
Workers who live in Winfield Township, NJ take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Winfield Township without a car?
10.7% of households in Winfield Township have no vehicle, and 3.6% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Winfield Township?
6.9% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Winfield Township worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield township, Union County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Winfield township, 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 Winfield township, Union County, New Jersey (county subdivision:81650, 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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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 .
Related
- Housing in Winfield Township at a glance
- Median rent in Winfield Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Winfield Township
- Rent burden in Winfield Township
- Renters and owners in Winfield Township
- Income and affordability in Winfield Township
- Home values in Winfield Township
- Homeowner costs in Winfield Township
- Property taxes in Winfield Township
- Types of homes in Winfield Township
- Bedrooms in Winfield Township
- Age of homes in Winfield Township
- Heating fuel in Winfield Township
- Crime reported to police in Winfield Township
- Population growth in Winfield Township
- How long people stay in Winfield Township
- New Jersey landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Union County
- New Jersey places ranked by commute time
- Housing data for every place in New Jersey