How long is the commute from Balmville, NY?
Workers who live in Balmville, NY take an average of 39.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.2% of workers drive alone to work.
5.4% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
11.0% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 39.5 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 5.4%
- Work from home
- 11.0%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Balmville get to work
| Means of transportation | Balmville | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.2% (±6.3 points) | 66.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.8% (±3.6 points) | 9.9% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 5.4% (±4.3 points) | 4.7% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 3.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.9 points) | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.0% (±4.7 points) | 12.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Balmville, the average commute is not measurably different from Orange County (34.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Balmville, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Orange County (4.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Orange County, Balmville ranks 4 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 42 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Balmville
| Vehicles available | Balmville | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±6.3 points) | 9.4% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% (±11.1 points) | 32.7% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% (±9.2 points) | 36.3% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.5% (±6.4 points) | 21.6% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Balmville, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Orange County (9.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Balmville
| Balmville | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.0% (±4.7 points) | 12.8% (±0.7 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.3% (±1.1 points) | 92.0% (±0.6 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% (±6.6 points) | 89.3% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Balmville, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Orange County (89.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Balmville
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmville | — | 39.5 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Newburgh | 1.7 mi | 25.5 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
| Gardnertown | 1.9 mi | 33.7 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Beacon | 3.5 mi | 41.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Orange Lake | 3.8 mi | 38.2 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| New Windsor (community) | 4.0 mi | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Vails Gate | 5.0 mi | 47.5 minutes (±8.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Fishkill | 5.3 mi | 36.1 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Windsor | 5.8 mi | 37.3 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Newburgh, NY (25.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Lodge Park | 80.2 minutes (±33.6) |
| 2 | Vails Gate | 47.5 minutes (±8.3) |
| 3 | Walton Park | 44.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 4 | Balmville | 39.5 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Beaver Dam Lake | 38.3 minutes (±7.6) |
| 6 | Orange Lake | 38.2 minutes (±4.9) |
| 7 | Sparrow Bush | 36.5 minutes (±8.6) |
| 8 | New Windsor (community) | 34.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 9 | Mechanicstown | 34.3 minutes (±5.4) |
| 10 | Gardnertown | 33.7 minutes (±5.3) |
Showing 10 of 16 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Balmville is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Newburgh, whose figures include it.
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 Balmville
How long is the average commute in Balmville?
Workers who live in Balmville, NY take an average of 39.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Balmville without a car?
8.9% of households in Balmville have no vehicle, and 5.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Balmville?
11.0% (±4.7 points) of workers who live in Balmville worked from home, and 91.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balmville CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balmville CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balmville CDP, New York
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 Balmville CDP, New York (place:04286, in state:36).
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 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 .
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